Caregiver of the Month – November 2018
Please help me to congratulate Amy Sullivan as we honor her as our November Caregiver of the Month! We had the pleasure of presenting her this award at our November Caregiver Appreciation Luncheon, so Amy was recognized in front of 50 of her peers. When we can share this award in front of so many…
Read MoreHow Home Care Complements Hospice Care
November is National Home Care & Hospice Month. While the two are celebrated together, there’s actually quite a difference between them. In fact, many people find it helpful to have both services at once for older family members who are seriously ill. About Hospice Care. Hospice care is a wonderful service available to people who…
Read MoreIs Your Senior at Risk for Lung Cancer?
More than 234,000 people throughout the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. Throughout the country, more than 540,000 people are living who have received a diagnosis for this disease at some point in their life. This can be a devastating disease and has a five-year survival rate, lower than that of…
Read MoreTips for Keeping Pets Safe During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and as a family caregiver that probably means you are thinking of all of the ways you can help your parent to enjoy this holiday. This means helping them stay safe and healthy while enjoying the festivities. As you are preparing for the holiday, it is important not to…
Read MoreWhat Can Elderly Care Do to Help a Senior Prepare for a Hospital Stay?
When your aging relative is scheduled to go to the hospital for medical treatment, there are steps they can take ahead of time to help them take charge of their stay and make them more comfortable. The very idea of spending time in a hospital can be unnerving for an older adult. That can make…
Read MoreNational 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…
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