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Save 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),…
Read MoreHow to Support your Parent after a Diagnosis of Glaucoma
Home Care in Ada MI Glaucoma affects approximately 2.7 million people in the United States, half of which are not aware that they have it. People 60 years of age and older are at higher risk for this insidious disease that begins with little to no warning signs. Eventually, if left untreated, glaucoma can lead…
Read MoreWhat Is Dementia?
Senior Care in East Grand Rapids MI If you are like many family caregivers, one of the greatest concerns that you have for your elderly parent is dementia. You know that this condition would make a tremendous impact on your parent’s functionality and quality of life, and that it would place extensive demands on you…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do to Make Washing Your Loved One's Hair Easier?
Caregiver in Comstock Park MI For some elderly loved ones, keeping their hair clean and as put together as it has always been can become difficult. This may become one of your responsibilities as her family caregiver, so it’s important that you’re able to make the process as easy as possible for both you and…
Read MoreCould Your Loved One's Choice of Beverages Contribute to Incontinence?
Elder Care in Jenison MI Most people don’t think about how their choice of beverages can actually increase the likelihood of experiencing issues with incontinence. In your elderly loved one’s case, she may be drinking too much of the wrong types of beverages for her. Understanding why can help you to find a happy medium for…
Read MoreWhat Are Hallucinations in a Senior with Alzheimer’s Disease?
Home Care in Grand Rapids MI When most people think about Alzheimer’s disease their first thoughts are about memory loss and diminished cognitive capacity. As a family caregiver it is important that you understand these are not the only symptoms and to be aware of potential other symptoms so that you can recognize them when…
Read MoreHow to Find Meaningful Activities for Your Elderly Loved One
Senior Care in Comstock Park MI Meaningful activities help to give your elderly loved one a sense of purpose. They don’t have to be complicated, but they can cover a lot of different activity levels and types. Look at Your Loved One’s Lifelong Interests Throughout your elderly loved one’s life, she’s had interests and hobbies…
Read MoreHow to Get More in Touch with Your Own Feelings When You Don't Have a Lot of Time
Caregiver in Jenison MI As a family caregiver, you might find it difficult to take the time to focus on your own feelings due to your other duties. The good news is that you can focus on yourself in just a few minutes each day and net big results. Pay Attention to Your Physical Body…
Read MoreCould You Be Suffering Depression in Your Care Experience with Your Parent?
Elder Care in Kentwood MI Being a family caregiver for your elderly parent can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding roles that you take on in your life, but it can also be extremely stressful and challenging. As you take on the demands of caring for your parent, you also face emotional and…
Read More9 Tips for Family Caregivers
Home Care in East Grand Rapids MI When an elderly parent is no longer able to care for themselves, it is usually up to one of their children to take the role of family caregiver. However, this is usually not the only job these caregivers have. In fact, 60 percent of family caregivers also have…
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