4 Steps to Family Caregiver Empowerment
Do you ever feel as a family caregiver that your life is spinning out of your control and there is nothing you can do to stop it? There are four core steps family caregivers can take every day to ease this feeling and empower themselves to act on behalf of themselves and their loved ones. […]
Are You in Danger of Caregiver Burn-out?
In a society constantly on the go, it isn’t a stretch to start thinking of stress as a normal part of everyday living. This is especially so if you are a full-time family caregiver. However, the effects of long term exposure to stress can wreak havoc on a person’s mind and body. It is important […]
Looking for a Home Care Bargain?
Beware: Some types of care hide expensive implications As the economy struggles, it’s hard to avoid the sordid stories of scammers and criminals preying on the weak and vulnerable. When it comes to the frail elderly, the stories of exploitation are doubly unsettling. For those whose loved ones are cared for in their own homes, […]
Alzheimer’s: The Rising Epidemic
Activities and Communication Tips for a Better Quality of Life (Central New Hampshire – November 4, 2009) – Alzheimer’s Disease has been a hot topic in recent headlines, and for good reason. The progressive, degenerative neurological disease for which there is presently no cure affects an estimated 35 million people worldwide – a 10 percent […]
Holiday Blues – Depression in the Elderly
The holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you may notice a change in your loved one’s mood as the holidays approach. Perhaps you are one of many, who visit elderly parents and family during the holidays who live a distance away. When you visit […]
Communicating Effectively With Someone With Alzheimer’s
Caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease isn’t always a walk in the park; in fact, it can be downright stressful. Between memory loss, repetitive questions, false thinking or aggressive behaviors, each day often brings new challenges. A person’s understanding of the disease as well as their attitude about the illness can have a large […]
Keeping Mom and Dad Safe at Home
Generally, elderly parents want to remain living in their own home. However, remaining in the home becomes a concern when children see their parents slowing down, perhaps even having trouble with handling stairs and doing general daily activities. Yet, with parents’ mental and physical health currently not creating problems, there seems to be no imminent […]
The Hidden Secret of Elder Abuse
Many elderly people rely entirely on family or other trusted individuals to help them. Whether it is for physical needs or emotional needs, as people grow older they tend to need more and more help from others. This dependence on caregivers or family members makes an older person more vulnerable for abuse. For example, an […]
One Stop Shopping for Eldercare Services
A fast-growing generation of elderly people, needing care, is starting to put a great deal of pressure on caregiving family members. More and more we are seeing articles and books about the burden of long term care on families. According to research By the National Care Planning Council, only about 16% of long-term care services […]
Choosing the Right Agency
You need to find a homecare agency. With a variety of home healthcare options available, how will you know which one is right for you? Where do you begin? Here is some basic information about the different types of home care agencies and the services they provide. Nonmedical/Companion Agency: These types of agencies provide services […]