Home Care 101: How Can You Get Your Loved-One Home Care?
You might find yourself in need of in-home care following an injury, fall, or heart attack that happens unexpectedly, or this may have been an event you've been planning for several months. Home health care is designed
How to Best Communicate With a Loved One in the Late Stages of Dementia
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 50 million people are living worldwide with dementia. This is projected to reach 82 million by 2030 and nearly double that by 2050. In the US, approximately 5.7
Best Methods for Helping Your Parents Accept In-Home Help
Among the hardest conversations you'll likely have with your parents is talking about accepting help at home. It places you in a role reversal you may never be truly ready for. Suddenly you're now responsible for the
Are You Too Stressed? 5 Anti-Stress Exercises for Any Caregiver
Stress is a fact of life. It helps your body prepare to face danger, during which you'll experience both physical and psychological changes. However, chronic stress is not healthy and can produce chronic health
Best Ways to Cope With the Decline of a Loved One, and How to Get Them Help
When someone you love starts losing their health, it can be difficult to cope with the overwhelming feelings and recognize when it's time to get help. Oftentimes the decline is slow, and one day you may wake up and
Great “LifeHacks” For Any Caregiver
It's helpful to remember the people being cared for at home are likely having trouble with the situation. By maintaining compassion and empathy, you can find common ground and often share joy and laughter. Here are a
You Need Help: Understanding Your Need for Professional In-Home Care
In the beginning, it may have been easy to care for your loved one at home. Bringing a meal two or three times a week or helping clean the house may not have taken many hours. However, as time marches on, it may become
Checklist: How to Break Down Your Family’s Need for In-Home Care
Given the option, most seniors would choose to stay at home. However, there are times when this may not be safe any longer. While it may seem like a straightforward question and answer to you, asking your loved one to
Best Ways to Help Seniors Cope With Loneliness
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 28% of those over 65 live alone and as people get older, the likelihood of living alone increases. Isolation and loneliness are associated with a higher risk of mortality, poor
Don’t Overstep: 5 Signs You Are Doing Too Much
Do you think it's possible to care too much for your client? Today, many elderly would like to spend their last years at home, surrounded by their memories and family. To achieve this, many seniors hire an in-home