Throughout your caregiving training, you have learned the importance of effectively communicating with the seniors that depend on you for care. Now, you have the opportunity to expand your skill set by learning strategies for communication with family members who also serve as a source of support for seniors. While there is still a place […]
When it comes to cooking, cleaning, running errands or watching the kids, it’s easy to find people willing to do those types of things for you. Plenty of people are willing to stick out their neck for you once in a while. Plenty of people want to lend a helping hand. Getting things taken care […]
A beloved grandparent is a valued family member, thus, finding the right assisted living community for them is of the utmost importance. As someone ages, they may develop one or more health conditions that require help from a caregiver or an in-home care provider. Over time, aging relatives may need even more senior care assistance. […]
As the aging process unfolds, we become more susceptible to illness – especially the common cold in seniors. This may be due to the fact that older people need to guard their health a little more than the rest of us. Health conditions, medications, and even stressful situations may make an elderly person more sensitive […]
The homecare health market was projected to expand at a CAGR of about 8 percent between 2012 and 2020. As per 2015, the senior home care industry was estimated to be at around $245 billion. The reason behind the astronomical rise of this industry is the rapidly growing geriatric population all over the world. And […]
The decision to hire an in-home care provider for yourself or a loved one is a big deal. This is due to the fact that a home care agency is responsible for the health, safety, and well being of an individual. The caregiver that is assigned to a senior citizen quickly becomes a major […]
Holidays for seniors can be difficult, especially if they are living in an assisted community. Festivities they used to be able to enjoy, may have become too difficult or strenuous for them now. That said, the holidays are all about family and spending quality time with each other. It is important to include your senior […]
Statistics indicate that the demand for senior care is set to grow in the coming years thanks to the rising elderly population. Senior citizens have unique needs, which include social and personal care. The services are readily provided in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and in-home care services. For caregivers, emphasis is always on providing […]
Lessons in compassion, care and perseverance can be taught best through life experiences. And for me, I learned these lessons best in the more than four years that I worked as an in-home care provider. While I no longer work as a nursing assistant, the lessons that I learned providing senior care translate into […]
It’s inevitable: As we age, assistive devices and in-home medical equipment may be required in order to continue our activities of daily living (ADLs). Although some of these tools will be recommended by a doctor, there are several assistive devices you can invest in if you see that range of motion, stability, mobility, or overall […]