Posts by Gauthier Family Home Care
National Family Caregivers Month – Five Signs of Stress You Must Watch For
November is National Family Caregivers Month. If you’re a family caregiver, your health is important. It’s easy to become stressed when you devote time to caring for an elderly parent. Do you know how to identify when stress is becoming too much? Digestive Issues. Stress may make you eat more than normal. You may not…
Read MoreWhen Is it Time for a Home Care Provider?
Knowing for sure when it’s time for home care services seems more difficult on the surface than it has to be. Ultimately, your biggest concerns are for your senior’s safety and for your own ability to continue to be the best caregiver that you can be. Your Senior’s Health Is Gradually Declining. Aging can take…
Read More5 Foods That May Help Lower Cholesterol
Gina’s father had a physical shortly after his 80th birthday. Though he was generally healthy, the doctor advised that his cholesterol levels were high. Gina knew a little about high cholesterol. She knew that it could cause blockages in her dad’s arteries and that could lead to a heart attack or stroke. One of the…
Read MoreHelp Your Aging Loved One Have Fun on Halloween
Halloween is fun for all ages, but elderly adults who are homebound or otherwise restricted physically can struggle to enjoy it to the fullest. Illness, injury, and age-related conditions can affect an elderly person’s ability to move around and diminish their stamina when it comes to late night events. Missing out on fun times, however,…
Read MoreOsteoporosis: Bone Strength is an Important Aspect in Senior Safety
In the entire world, it’s estimated that 200 million women have osteoporosis. The older a woman is, the higher the chances of developing this disease. By the age of 70, about one out of every five women has osteoporosis. By the age of 80, two out of three do. Men are not immune to the…
Read MoreFive Common Misconceptions Surrounding Flu Shots
Seniors, adults, and children should get their annual flu shot by Halloween. It’s the best way to get protection from the seasonal flu. Some people fall for misconceptions surrounding flu shots and skip getting vaccinated. Here are some of the more common misconceptions. You Get the Flu From a Flu Shot. A person can spread…
Read MoreSix Ways to Keep Your Senior Active and Safe
Several factors can contribute to allowing your aging adult to keep herself as active as she wants to be while still being as safe as she can possibly be. Some of these tips might even help her to become more active. Encourage Her to Get Plenty of Sleep. When your elderly family member isn’t getting…
Read MoreFour Ways to Enjoy a Night Out Without Spending Money
Do you know what respite care is? If you’re a family caregiver, you should make yourself familiar with respite care. Many caregivers find themselves frustrated, sad, and even angry after days, weeks, and months of providing unpaid senior care. Respite care involves bringing in another senior care professional to provide you with breaks. Your mom…
Read MoreWhat Foods Are Celebrated During September?
Each month, there’s a national and international list of monthly celebrations. For September, several foods are celebrated. Now is a great time to mix up the diet and try something new or come up with a new recipe for a familiar item. Join your mom and dad for new and exciting meals this month. Blueberry…
Read MoreShould My Elderly Parent Adopt a Cat?
Plenty of studies show that when people spend time playing with and petting cats, they can improve their physical and mental health. Unless an elderly person is allergic to cats, owning a pet like that can benefit them in many ways. Even if your aging relative has plenty of support from family and elderly care…
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