Posts by Gauthier Family Home Care
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month – Three Startling Facts About Alzheimer's That You Cannot Ignore
June is a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s. Spend Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month learning more about Alzheimer’s disease. Here are three startling facts you may not realize. The Cost of Care is Staggering. The cost of caring for men and women with Alzheimer’s is expected to top $277 billion in 2018. If you take…
Read MoreDo You Need to Make Some Self-Care Changes?
If you’re like most family caregivers, taking care of yourself is something that you might not think about too often. Part of that is often because it feels time consuming to worry about yourself. But part of it is that you might feel selfish worrying about yourself. The reality is that self-care is a vital…
Read MoreProtecting Your Aging Parent from Heat During National Sun Safety Week
June 3rd through 9th is National Sun Safety Week. When thinking about keeping your aging parents safe in the sun, it’s likely your first thoughts are about wearing sunscreen, preventing sunburns, and lowering the risk of serious issues such as skin cancer. It’s important to remember, however, that the sun also means heat, and elderly…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do to Be Prepared When Helping a Senior with Incontinence?
Incontinence can crop up as a temporary issue as a result of another health problem or it could gradually become a bigger concern for your senior. The more prepared you are, the easier it is to help your senior with incontinence. Keep Supplies on Hand. You’re going to need the same sorts of supplies several…
Read MoreMeaningful Ways to Stimulate Your Parent's Memories During a Family Reunion
A family reunion or other gatherings are a wonderful time to reminisce about past times with your loved ones, and tell stories about your memories. If you are a family caregiver for an aging adult who is struggling with memory loss, such as related to Alzheimer’s disease, you may worry that they won’t be able…
Read MoreMay is Older Americans Month
To recognize and honor all the ways that older Americans contribute to their communities, several organizations created Older Americans Month, observed each May. It’s an excellent opportunity for people to look at the needs of older Americans and take action to ensure that these wonderful citizens are not marginalized. Family caregivers can take advantage of…
Read MoreDoes What Your Aging Parent Eats Make an Impact on Their Parkinson's Disease?
If you are a family caregiver for one of the million people throughout the United States currently living with Parkinson’s disease, it is likely that ways to help them manage their condition is something you think about frequently. You want to make sure that your aging parents can live the fullest, most fulfilling quality of…
Read MoreWhat to Keep at Your Parent's Home for Your Caregiver Journey
Preparedness is an essential part of being an effective caregiver for your elderly adult. When you are fully prepared you are able to fulfill your care tasks confidently and manage unforeseen circumstances with less stress. One way that you can do this is by keeping some personal items at your parent’s home for the duration…
Read MoreHow is Good Humor Linked to Good Health in Seniors?
Many seniors experience stress and sadness due to disease, loss, decline in mobility, financial struggles, and their own fears and worries. Even with support from family, home care aides, friends, and clergy, elderly adults may find it difficult to stay optimistic. Humor is an excellent way for seniors to cope with the challenges they face…
Read MoreElder Care Options for Seniors with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a devastating injury with a range of symptoms that can lead to physical and mental disabilities in the elderly. More than 60 percent of all TBIs in seniors are caused by falls. Recovering from a traumatic brain injury is a long and difficult challenge because this type of injury…
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