Caring for an aging loved one can be a daunting job. At first, one jumps at the chance to be the primary family caregiver. Showering the senior in your life with attention and compassion is extremely rewarding. However, as the months roll on and turn into years or even decades, the caregiving task gradually leads to exhaustion and feelings of…
Many seniors prefer to age in the comfort and familiarity of home, but they may need additional care to do this. Family members can help by providing care, but as a family caregiver, you may feel overwhelmed by the task of providing constant attention to an aging loved one. 24-hour care may be needed in some scenarios, while intermittent care…
There are many types of supportive services for seniors, including professional home care. If your mother or father has been diagnosed with a severe or advanced illness that may require assistance, this form of care may be palliative or hospice care. Both care programs are similar and should be considered as a choice that enhances each day. The later years…
Senior home care providers understand that seniors often get bored during the day with nothing to do. Many seniors simply do not know the available options for them around their towns for them to stay busy. The best way to get out and enjoy life, is to get up and explore. Stay Active We aren’t suggesting that your mother or…
Navigating end-of-life care can be emotionally challenging for both patients and their families. Hospice care provides comprehensive support and comfort to individuals with terminal illnesses. Furthermore, the primary focus of hospice is on enhancing quality of life in the final days. Home care services play a vital role in supporting hospice care. Additionally, home care providers offer personalized assistance and…
Dementia patients experience severe or chronic pain but studies have shown they often receive fewer pain relief medications than healthy senior adults. Other studies have shown that their incidence of pain is actually higher than other seniors, possibly affecting 45% to 80% of dementia sufferers. This is why it is so important to be able to identify signs of pain…
Long-term care insurance helps seniors cover the costs of assistance with the activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing and dressing. The insurance offers coverage for stays in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and provides coverage for home health care in the event seniors are unable to care for themselves or have a disability. While this form of…
The number of seniors in need of in-home care is on the rise, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. If you have an elderly parent or loved one who needs more help than you can give, you may need to look into hiring a home health aide to help relieve some of the burden. Of course, hiring…
memory care can reduce significant stress, anxiety, and depression. Through engaging activities that slow the progression of dementia, a trained in-home caregiver can be very beneficial for your loved one. Research has identified that it is also possible to slow the decline if your loved one is encouraged to maintain daily activities such as personal care, dressing, and to prepare…
Is your mother or father having difficulty getting dressed or undressed? Have you noticed that they tend to wear the same clothes for days and sometimes actually sleep in them, too? You may be incorrectly making the assumption that they are unaware of what they are doing and possibly experiencing dementia. Discussing the situation with your parent to find out…
