Posts by Gauthier Family Home Care
5 Ways to Make Gardening Safer and More Fun for Seniors
Spring is finally here, and it is time to get back outside and build up those gardens we neglected over the winter. Nothing makes you feel better than planting seeds and watching them grow into big, beautiful flowers, or even growing vegetables that you can eat for dinner later in the year. Gardening is a…
Read MoreAre You Making Mistakes When Dealing With Your Mom's Alzheimer's?
Even the most patient person has a hard time handling a parent’s actions and responses when Alzheimer’s is present. When your mom has Alzheimer’s, you cannot react. A very gentle touch is necessary. Are you making mistakes that affect your mom’s reactions? Here are some of the common issues adults face when spending time with…
Read MoreWhat is a Stroke?
Whether you are the family caregiver, or you rely on help from an elder care aide, it is important to know what to do if your aging loved one has a stroke. Symptoms of a stroke include facial drooping, usually on one side of the face, arm weakness, and slurred speech. If you notice any…
Read MoreAnxiety and your Aging Parent
According to an article in Geriatrics and Aging, late-life anxiety is considered a “geriatric giant” because it is “twice as prevalent as dementia among older adults, and four to eight times more prevalent than major depressive disorders, causing significant impact on the quality of life.” As a caregiver, it’s important to be aware of the…
Read MoreTalking to your Parent about Getting Home Care Help
As a family caregiver, you may have been caring for your parent for awhile and are finding that their needs are increasing on a monthly basis. It’s clear you cannot continue to provide all the care they require, but there is no one else in the immediate area to provide respite care. Both you and…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do in Your Loved One's Kitchen to Make it More User-friendly?
Having a user-friendly kitchen can help your loved one to feel confident and safe in the kitchen. From an independence standpoint, her confidence levels need to stay high. From your point of view, however, her safety is the most important aspect. Relocate Commonly-used Items to Lower Cabinets The thing about kitchens is that a lot…
Read MoreOffice Updates: Announcing Promotions for April and Tracy!
I am very pleased, and very proud to announce that April Wells has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations and Tracy Payne has been promoted to Vice President of Client Satisfaction. These two ladies have been by my side for several years, helping me to keep our clients happy, healthy and independent in…
Read MoreLoneliness and Your Aging Parent: Understanding Why Companionship is so Vital
Companionship is vital to any aging adult. Studies link being alone to multiple health issues. Is your parent lonely? Here are some of the reasons it’s important to make companionship part of your overall senior care goals. Studies Link Poor Health to Loneliness Dr. Renee Meyer and Dr. Dean Schulyer wrote about the detrimental effects…
Read MoreEncouraging a Senior with Low Vision to Keep Up with Their Favorite Activities
If you are like many family caregivers, the first thing that you are likely to think about when you consider low vision is safety issues. You think about them not being able to move around their home as safely and being at risk of falls or impact exercises, or about them accidentally experiencing a poison…
Read MoreProtecting Mom or Dad from Identity Theft
Identity theft is using or attempting to use private information to open a new account, accessing or trying to access an existing account, or misusing private information for fraudulent purposes. Identity theft is a serious crime that can have devastating effects on the victim’s life. Unfortunately, senior citizens can be particularly susceptible to identity theft,…
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