Posts by Gauthier Family Home Care
What Can Your Elderly Loved One Do When She Can't Get to Sleep?
Being unable to get to sleep can be incredibly frustrating for your elderly loved one. It might be even more so if everyone else in the house is peacefully slumbering away. These tips can help her find a solution. Avoid Screens Screens, such as an electronic reader, tablet, or even the television, can all interrupt…
Read MoreAre There Good Sources of Protein Besides Red Meat?
As you learn more about a healthy diet and what makes one up, you’ll start to learn more about individual nutrients, like protein. Protein is one of the building blocks for your loved one’s body. It helps with muscles and energy, so it’s pretty important. Here are some ideas for getting protein beyond just red…
Read MoreNational Cleaning Week – Shortcuts for Keeping Your Parent’s Home Clean, Healthy, and Fresh
Being a family caregiver means that you always have a long to-do list to accomplish each day and may feel as though you do not have the time to complete them all. This means that you are always looking for ways that you can streamline your efforts to make sure that they get the results…
Read MoreShould You Join an Online Support Group?
Online support groups are definitely an option for you and for your elderly loved one. But sometimes as a family caregiver you might wonder if an online support group is really the best option for you. If You Don’t Have a Lot of Time When you’re extremely busy juggling your personal life, your loved one’s…
Read MoreIs Your Elderly Loved One's Cane the Right Height for Her?
Having a cane at her disposal can help your elderly loved one to get around much more easily than without any assistance. The problem is that if the cane isn’t the right height, it can cause more problems than it solves for your elderly loved one. Watch Your Loved One Use Her Cane If you’re…
Read More5 Common Safety Issues for Seniors in the Kitchen
Senior Care in Kentwood MI Within many rooms in the house there are probably numerous safety issues. Some of them they be issues that are easy to overlook. For seniors, safety should always be a top concern. Sometimes, though, it’s not always easy to pick out those potential safety hazards. Below are five common safety…
Read MoreHow Can You Help Your Elderly Loved One Keep Her Feet Healthy?
Home Care in Hudsonville MI Your loved one’s feet are one of her most important extremities because they do so much for her. Keeping them healthy isn’t as difficult as it sounds. Encourage Her to Elevate Her Feet When Sitting As your loved one ages, she is more likely to experience swelling in her feet…
Read MoreSave the Date – Diversity Academy Training
Home Care in Grand Rapids MI Save the Date for next Diversity Academy Training February 14th, 2017 Program Title: Racism Dehumanizes us all – Dismantling Racism Heals us all Presented by: The Institutes for Healing Racism As Co-Chair of the Diversity Academy (with Margaret Howard, from Hospice of Michigan), I want to spread the word…
Read MoreSkin Conditions Found among the Elderly
Caregiver in Rockford MI As we age, our skin changes. Depending on a person’s lifestyle, whether they smoke or like to lie in the sun for example, also plays a factor in how a person’s skin ages. For the elderly, they will most likely begin to see skin changes later in life. Rough and dry skin is common among…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Peaches for Older Adults
Elderly Care in Cascade MI We all know how important fruits and vegetables are for our health, but did you also know that peaches can especially be beneficial for older adults? If you are wondering why this fruit should be included into your loved one’s diet, here are some of the top reasons to start…
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