Family Caregivers
Four Ways to Help Your Child Prepare for the Future
Children with special needs learn and grow just like other children do. They need your support and the support of other people in their lives in order to learn what they need to know in order to be as ready for what’s coming in the future as they can possibly be. Pediatric home care can…
Read MoreCould Home Health Care Be Right for Your Senior?
There may be times now or in the future when your senior would benefit greatly from having home health care providers right there in her home with her. This type of help ensures that your senior has medical assistance exactly when and where she needs it the most. Your Senior Has Had Some Scary Situations…
Read MoreHome Care Assistance Services Give Your Mom and You a Break
What do you help your mom do each week? Are you there for a few hours? A couple of days? Maybe you have to stop in every day. Week after week, do you find yourself getting tired of helping her? Caregiver burnout is a real issue. If you’re tired, you’re likely to miss important steps.…
Read MoreEight Situations Where Your Dad Needs Skilled Nursing Care
Skilled nursing care is a service where a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse comes to your dad’s home to provide care. It keeps him from having to leave his home to go to a medical clinic or stay in a hospital where the sounds and smells can make it hard for him to get…
Read MoreGetting Your Elderly Loved One Help Around the House
Have you noticed that your elderly loved one needs help around the house? Maybe when you went over their last week, you saw they had the same laundry out that was there the week before. It could have been that you tripped over stuff when going through the entryway. It may not be clutter at…
Read MoreMenu Planning and Meal Preparation Are Benefits of Elder Care
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that 61% of adults 65 or older are making poor food choices. Over three out of ten participants were eating an “intermediate” quality diet. Those meeting the American Heart Association’s recommended dietary guidelines were rare. The American Heart Association looked at these items when determining the score:…
Read MoreHow to Make Home Health Care Work Smoothly When Your Dad Refuses to Cooperate
Your dad had a stroke and needs care at home as he regains strength and regular abilities. He’s always had a stubborn streak. You’re worried that his refusal to cooperate will have nurses quitting before anything is done. Here are some ways to ensure home health care works smoothly when your dad needs it. Talk…
Read MoreAre Your Parents Feeling Confident Aging at Home?
Your mom and dad live alone, and you’re hours away. Are they confident aging at home, or is it time to talk to them about elder care services? Ask these questions to help them decide what they worry about and where they feel their strengths are. Are They Finding It Harder to Get Around? Arthritis…
Read MoreHow Can Family Caregivers Get the Support They Need When They Also Work?
Sixty-two percent of family caregivers who care for someone 50 or older are still employed. On average, those men and women work an average of 35.8 hours per week. A large percentage of family caregivers work a minimum of 40 hours a week. When you’re a family caregiver who is also working part-time or full-time,…
Read MoreFour Big Reasons to Opt for Home Health Care for Your Senior
When your elderly family member needs additional help at home, particularly from a medical standpoint, it’s vital to have exactly the right kind of help. If your elderly family member is still on the fence about this idea, one option is to try talking to her about all of the various ways that extra help…
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