Lots of seniors avoid bathing, some to an extreme extent.
Memory problems can be scary for your senior, especially if she’s worried that this is the start of something else.
Figuring out what to do with time that is just yours alone can be tough as a caregiver.
If your aging relative is interested in trying tai chi, they can learn to do it either by taking a class or using a video at home to guide them in learning the movements.
Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious, genetic autoimmune disease that affects approximately 7.5 million people in the United States.
August is Boomers Making a Difference Month. The term “baby boom” is used to identify the massive increase in births after WWll.
You might be able to do more than you think to help your senior to avoid a urinary tract infection.
I have used the services of Companion Services of America for almost two years now. Before I made the call to them I was stressed, but now I feel safe and happy! The entire staff and caregivers are great.
Osteoporosis doesn’t have to keep your senior from living a full and happy life.
The idea of leaving a legacy is the need or the desire to be remembered for what you have contributed to the world.
Planning for respite care can help you to keep it a priority.
As a caregiver, you probably encounter new challenges all the time. Sometimes, you’ll be able to devise tricks that make the task easier. Other times, you may struggle with a particular task for a long time until you learn a trick from someone else, like another caregiver.
Older adults who hold on to furniture and walls when walking may be having mobility problems. Perhaps their balance is poor, or they are having joint pain. They may also feel weak or dizzy.
If your aging relative has epilepsy, elderly care can reduce the chances of them getting injured during a seizure.
The fourth of July, also known as “Independence Day,” is a federal holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States.
Easter Seals is an organization that provides therapeutic schools for children with Autism. It’s a wonderful organization and we are always happy to support such a well needed cause.
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia will make you sad, frustrated, angry, and stressed.
The other way to ensure things get down inside your parents’ home is by hiring elder care services.
Dehydration is unfortunately common for aging family members.
Scammers who prey on the elderly hope to find them uninformed and naïve. You can help your senior be the opposite of their perfect target.
Getting through cancer treatment can be difficult. Home care can assist the older adult during their treatment and recovery. A home care provider can drive the senior to and from treatment appointments.
Congratulations to Hannah Binondo for becoming employee of the month!!! Hannah has been a caregiver with Companion Services of America since 2011 and is a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Positivity can pay off some big dividends for you as a caregiver, but it’s not always easy to hang onto that happy attitude.
