The holidays are a festive, magical time. Yet when a loved one is receiving care at home, he or she may find this time of the year to be challenging. Older adults struggling with health issues may feel gloomy during the winter months, and the holidays may be a reminder that the festive mood surrounding…
How Home Care Can Help You Save Money
Let’s face it—most people prefer to age at home rather than be admitted to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Home care has undeniable advantages, including the fact that it offers the chance to be surrounded by familiar people, pets and items. This familiarity can be particularly beneficial to patients in need of memory…
Adjusting to Home Care
There’s a wealth of online resources and articles for individuals adjusting to life in nursing care. Yet very few acknowledge the adjustment involved in seeking the help of a home health care provider. Sure, when home care is involved, a person can enjoy the convenience of health care from the comfort of home, but there…
The Importance of Quality Memory Care
According to the World Alzheimer Report 2013 titled “Journey of Caring: An analysis of long-term care for dementia,” more than 35 million people worldwide live with dementia. That number is projected to more than triple by 2050. Not to mention, around half of all older people in need of personal care are struggling with dementia….
The Search for a Compatible Caregiver
Finding a compatible caregiver for a loved one is not a task to be taken lightly. Especially if you are the one used to caring for your beloved family member or friend, it can be difficult to line up another caregiver with the same level of patience and dedication. After all, how can a stranger…
Five Common Questions About Home Care
If you are researching home care options, you are likely in the middle of a time consuming process filled with many big decisions. You want the best level of care, but you need to make sure it fits your budget. If you are arranging care for a loved one, you want to ensure that he…
The Importance of Self Care When Caring for Others
If you live in the same city as an aging loved one, you may be caring for that individual in your spare time. Whether you help coordinate quality home health care or you run errands for your loved one, the time and energy you spend helping to meet his or her needs requires your energy…
Signs That Your Aging Parents May Need Assistance
You are visiting your parents for the weekend, and you can’t help but notice that things at home are not what they used to be. Dirty dishes fill the sink. The trash hasn’t been emptied in two weeks. Piles of dirty laundry overwhelm the closet. Several newspapers have collected on the front porch. It’s undeniably…
Caring for Aging Parents
When it comes to caring for aging parents, there are many available options. The first step is determining the necessary level of care. This involves gathering information, often through observation. For example, is your parent having difficulty keeping up with daily chores and home maintenance? If the sink is overflowing with dirty dishes and the…
September Is Healthy Aging® Month
There are many benefits to growing older, yet why is it that we often focus on potential difficulties associated with aging, as well as stereotypes? Even those currently battling health issues can take advantage of the well-earned perks that come with aging. It’s a privilege to get older, and with age comes wisdom, confidence and…