Never ignore these diabetes symptoms
Diabetes care is an everyday event, and some days you will naturally feel better than others. However, there are some diabetes symptoms that should never be ignored, and which require a physician’s attention. Here are a few important examples: Frequent urination Extreme thirst or hunger Acting drunk Strange behavior can also signal low blood sugar […]
Respite Care for the Sandwich Generation
Caring for a frail or disabled loved one requires a mountain of patience, energy and commitment. Too often caregivers get run down and even sick because they have not taken time for themselves. Taking a break is not an act of selfishness. It is actually an act of great giving. Caregivers should: Spend time—even ten […]
Sandwich Generation Stretched Too Thin?
42 million American women are “sandwiched” between the caregiving and financial needs of their children and their aging relatives, at a time when women are having children later and their parents are living longer. Also, a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive found that more than half (53 percent) of caregivers feel forced to choose […]
Random acts of kindness ARE contagious!
You’ve heard that a spirit of kindness and generosity can spread to others, but did you know that it’s actually been proven? A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that for people who have experienced generosity, not only does the spirit of generosity persist in them, but they […]
The connection between Alzheimer’s and night restlessness
Sundown syndrome—also called sundowning or sunsetting—is a behavior common in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It describes the episodes of confusion, anxiety, agitation, or disorientation that often occur at dusk and into the evening hours. The episodes may last a few hours or throughout the night, which is very draining not only on the caregiver, but […]
Caring for others while sleep deprived = caring for others while drunk
Studies have shown clearly that the mental impairment of someone with extreme sleep deprivation is equal to the mental impairment of someone who is legally drunk. As a family caregiver, it is so important (and sometimes that much harder) to get a healthy amount of sleep each night. Without it, your body doesn’t have a […]
Doctor referrals to specialists are being ignored
A recent study in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice finds that a disturbingly low number of patients referred to a specialist actually see that specialist. Only 71% of the patients referred to a specialist were actually scheduled for an appointment, and only 70% of THAT group of patients actually made it to the […]
So what’s the big deal about home health care, anyway?
It used to be that when the term “home health care” was brought up, visions of doctors with little black bags ringing your doorbell would spring to mind. But of course home health care nowadays encompasses a wide array of services and benefits to individuals. Did you know that seniors who go to nursing homes […]
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 […]
How To Care For An Aging Parent Without Sibling Rivalry
Tips on how to help and stay on speaking terms with other family members As a New Hampshire based home health care agency, we know how difficult it can be to watch mom or dad’s health decline and not know what services are available to help them maintain independence and dignity and stay in the […]