Posts by Gauthier Family Home Care
Be on the Lookout for Lyme Disease Symptoms This Spring
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread to the host from an infected deer tick or black-legged tick.
Read MorePreparing Softer Food for Seniors with Difficulty Chewing
Chewing difficulty is common among the elderly due to a number of reasons, including painful or missing teeth, or general weakness.
Read MoreGardening Projects to Keep Your Parents Active All Summer
Time spent outside helps energize you. Sunlight can improve your mood and help with the pain.
Read MoreMost Common Stroke Signs to Watch For in Your Elderly Loved One
Strokes are more sudden than most other health issues. There are many health issues that come on over years.
Read MoreTips for Starting to Help Your Elderly Loved One with Certain Tasks or Activities
Watching your elderly loved one try to complete some tasks can be stressful. You might even get the urge to step in and take over to ensure things are getting done.
Read MoreEverything Family Caregivers Need to Know About Diabetes
As a family caregiver, it is important to learn more about diabetes – from helping your elderly loved one to check their glucose levels to helping them eat healthier.
Read MoreHow to Tell if Your Elderly Loved One Has Pneumonia
When seasons change or in the middle of winter, many elderly people end up getting sick. They might just get a cold at the beginning.
Read MoreIf You’re Supporting a Spouse with Alzheimer’s, Be Prepared for More Challenging Times Ahead
Alzheimer’s is challenging. In every respect of that word, it can overwhelm even the most hardened and dedicated caregivers.
Read MoreCan You Work and Still Be a Family Caregiver?
Being a family caregiver might mean you’re wearing a lot more hats than you ever expected.
Read MoreFour Reasons to Hire Senior Care Aides After Your Mom’s Heart Surgery
One of the most common heart surgeries is a coronary artery bypass graft.
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