Improving the Health and Safety of Seniors Shifting to Home Care
A summary of key modifications and precautionary measures skilled caregivers and household members can undertake to improve senior safety....
Is Your Loved One at Risk for Wandering?
Your loved one can become at risk for wandering at any stage of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, autism, or any other cognitive issue. For instance, six out of 10 people with Alzheimer’s wander. And 50 percent of children with autism wander. [sc name=”Blog Post CTA”] To help caregivers understand wandering better, you should know […]...
Definitive Caregivers Guide To Decrease Wandering Risk In Seniors [Part 3]
In the previous Caregivers Guide (part one and part two), we covered identifying wandering habits. Proactive caregivers of loved ones and patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can take notes to understand the subtleties of wandering. [sc name=”Blog Post CTA”] In the final part of the Caregivers Guide, we will discuss the underlying […]...
Definitive Caregivers Guide To Decrease Wandering Risk In Seniors [Part 2]
Wandering is a challenge caregivers need to understand, plan for, and try to prevent. There is definitely no one solution. In Part 2 of our Definitive Caregivers Guide to Wandering, we will cover how to understand reasons for wandering. [sc name=”Blog Post CTA”] The reasons behind a loved one’s urge to wander can […]...
Definitive Caregivers Guide To Decrease Wandering Risk In Seniors [Part 1]
Those of us who are caregivers working with seniors know the risk of wandering all to well. Cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia are associated with wandering in seniors. [sc name=”Blog Post CTA”] But how do caregivers decrease wandering risk? The following is part one to this definitive guide series. How Many Seniors […]...
5 Caregiver Time Management Tips That Just Work
Caregivers know the struggles of time management al to well. Is your daily caregiver routine slightly chaotic? Whether you are a professional caregiver or a family member who has taken on the caregiver role, there are a few time management hacks you can employ. Let’s explore 5 tips to get your schedule on track for […]...
How Much Is Senior Care? (It Could Cost You $6,000 A Month)
You may be coming to the reality that senior care is needed for your elderly loved one. Aging parents may often need a caregiver to ensure health and safety is top priority. Knowing how much senior care will cost you will certainly be part of your caregiver plan. Here’s what you need to know. There […]...
What Is Senior Care? How Do I Know When It’s Needed?
Senior care is a type of care that is specialized to seniors and their needs at different stages in the aging process. Senior care can be anything from assisted living communities to in-home caregiver assistance. Not all aging parents and elderly loved ones need a caregiver. Some seniors are staying young, healthy, and happy. It […]...
How To Have The Caregiver Conversation With Aging Parents
Having the caregiver conversation with aging parents can be scary. Health, money, independence, autonomy, and more are all up for discussion. This can lead to stress for both you and your aging parents. Avoiding the caregiver conversation, or making it more stressful than it needs to be is common. But this doesn’t need to happen. […]...
How To Plan For Senior Care (6 Practical Caregiver Tips)
Senior care is a big issue. If you are thinking about, or need to care for aging parents, there are a few important aspects to consider. Caregivers of aging parents are often torn between lending a helping hand and an elderly loved one’s need to maintain independence, control, and autonomy. Here are six practical ways […]...