If you have an elderly loved one you are caring for, you may want to consider the use of a home care service. This way, when there are times you cannot be there, you will know that your loved one is still being cared for. However, not many people realize just how important it is to sit down with their home care service provider to establish a healthy living plan. Here are four reasons you should take this seriously:
15 October 2017
If your aging parent is showing signs of dementia, then it may be time to start looking at senior housing options. Both independent living and assisted living are options for your loved one. If you have just started talking to your parent about moving to a community, then you notice some resistance. This is normal and it may give rise to something called transfer trauma. Keep reading to learn what this and how it can be best avoided.
20 July 2017
Individuals that are approaching advanced ages may realize that their healthcare needs are changing. This can often be related to the various changes that are occurring within the individual's body. While there are many senior care services that can be used to meet the needs of the elderly, it is a routine issue for individuals to overlook the benefits of these services due to being misinformed. Myth: Home Care Services Are Only For Those That Have Intensive Medical Needs
30 April 2017
There are plenty of in-home health care services that work to allow seniors to remain as independent as possible in the comfort of their humble abodes. Receiving assistance in their place of residence makes it easier for friends and family to visit. It also makes it a cinch to stick to a normal routine. Below is a list of the possible in-home health care services you can arrange or your loved one via their insurance, the Department of Aging, or local social services office.
12 April 2017
When your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, you may be nervous about the future. As this is a form of dementia that doesn't have a cure, the goal is to provide treatment and care that helps ease the symptoms of your loved one and gives them a sense of safety. Early signs of dementia can include forgetfulness, trouble cooking, fear of staying home alone, or even difficulty remembering basic tasks that used to be easy.
9 March 2017
