Turning the Page: Positive Family Caregiver Resolutions for 2024
“I’m going to force myself to run three miles every day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” “I’m going to clean the bathrooms more regularly.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If so, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you will look forward […]
Understanding the Benefits of In-Home Care for Older Loved Ones
Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you prepare for family get-togethers, there is something more to consider besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it’s very common to notice changes in older family members you haven’t seen […]
Celebrating and Honoring Family Caregivers
If you’ve ever felt underappreciated and unrecognized in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time for honoring family caregivers for the tireless work and dedication they invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. It’s Not Always Easy…But […]
Senior Stroke Prevention Strategies
Suffering a stroke is only the first step in a series of challenges. The resulting effects from a stroke can linger long-term. In fact, the National Institute on Aging marks stroke as the leading cause of disability in older adults in the U.S. As with all other serious medical conditions, prevention is key. Senior Stroke […]
Questions to Ask the Doctor Before Joint Replacement Surgery
You’ve just learned that Dad will need knee replacement surgery. You’ve heard a little bit about what this could involve from other family members, but are you prepared to help him get ready for the surgery and heal safely and fully afterwards? Millions of people have joint replacement surgery each year. Fortunately, even though it […]
The Link Between Depression and Heart-Related Illnesses
Experiencing a heart attack changes life immediately. What seemed important prior to the health emergency suddenly fades into the background, while the main concern becomes helping the injured heart to recover. Life is then filled with adjusting to new medications, implementing dietary changes and an exercise regimen, following up with medical appointments and tests, all […]
Family Caregiving: How to Advocate for a Senior During a Hospitalization
Whether a loved one is hospitalized for a planned procedure or an unexpected medical crisis, you may be left feeling vulnerable and helpless. You’re fully trusting the trained medical experts to fulfill all of your loved one’s needs during their hospital stay and to know just what to do to keep them feeling comfortable. Yet […]
Understanding the Differences Between Hospice and Palliative Care
When someone you love is living with a serious health issue, you might feel helpless. You want to do everything you can to ease the discomfort, fear, or pain, but are uncertain where to start. One of the best ways you can assist is by learning what you can regarding the prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment […]
The Best Assistive Devices for Managing Arthritis
When a person has arthritis, even easy, daily activities and tasks can lead to debilitating pain. It may also result in a loss of self-sufficiency, if the person starts to rely more heavily on others for aid. Thankfully, there are numerous assistive devices for managing arthritis that can both relieve pain and enable individuals to […]
Using Home Care to Find Balance With Caregiving and a Career
It is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you have your job, which offers you purpose, fulfillment, and of course, a paycheck. On the other hand, you’re taking care of someone you love. Trying to give 100% to these two crucial roles can leave you mentally and physically spent, with little if any time […]