Caring for patients diagnosed with dementia does pose some care challenges. The treatment options for dementia are not a cure, but caregivers can find many fantastic dementia clocks to help keep their patients calm, focused and reoriented to time. These clocks make nice gifts for dementia patients, and caregivers can easily incorporate these clocks [...]
On an average day, a senior caregiver can comfortably handle an unexpected situation, stay patient with a difficult client, and offer compassion to an ill senior's family. Your agency's caregivers routinely provide their support, as well as their skilled services, to your clients. Showing your caregivers how much you appreciate their hard work [...]
The holidays are a great time to show a bit of extra gratitude to the helpers in our lives - specifically Caregivers. Whether you're assisted by a caregiver, know a family member getting some extra help or work with caregiving professionals, below are a few caregiver gift ideas to give a little back to [...]
Compatibility is an essential component of any good relationship, and the senior that you care for should feel comfortable every time you visit their home. While your naturally cheerful demeanor can help you overcome even the most challenging personality traits, your role as an in-home care provider goes much smoother when you and the [...]
Many people don’t know how beneficial pet therapy visits for seniors are. According to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, adults aged 52 and older have a higher risk of mortality due to both social isolation and loneliness. Pet therapy visits for seniors can help combat that statistic, and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
People’s love for their pets will never age. Statistics show that over two-thirds of households across the country have at least one animal companion living in the home. That fact shows that people of all ages love their pets - especially seniors. And who can blame them? There are a plethora of proven [...]
