Home Care
Caregivers: 13 Foods that Promote Recovery and Healing
After intensive surgery, it’s vital to take post-operative care seriously. Nutrition is one of the most critical aspects of ensuring that the body has everything that it needs to heal. The American Cancer Society highly recommends a proper nutrition-filled diet to rebuild tissue and ultimately regain your strength. However, there is a lot of food…
Read More3 Ways Caregivers can Help Seniors Manage their Meds
Two-thirds of seniors in American have been diagnosed with multiple health conditions. Each condition may require various medications and each medication has its own set of special instructions. Remembering which drug to take, how much to take, and when to take it can be a juggling act. As part of their support system and…
Read More5 Things you Didn’t Know your Recovery Needs
After an injury, medical issue, or surgery, it is crucial that you recover properly. Although it would be wonderful to pretend that it never happened and jump straight back into your routine, that isn’t always the healthiest option. You must rest to allow your body to recover and take any medicine that is prescribed to…
Read MoreProbiotics for the Elderly: Advice, Tips, and More
By now, you’ve probably heard a whole lot about probiotics. Hailed as the “good bacteria”, probiotics populate the gut and help keep your body healthy and strong. Though they’re not visible to the naked eye, these naturally-occurring, microscopic wonders do a lot behind the scenes, including keeping the digestive tract happy and silently…
Read MoreHow to Create an Environment Safe for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Taking care of a relative or loved one with Alzheimer’s disease requires patience and plenty of planning. As such, it’s very important to make your home a safe, loving, and comfortable environment for them. Thankfully, you are not alone — there is help available. Small Adjustments Many of the changes your home needs will be…
Read MoreDealing With Dementia
Together we can Deal with Dementia In the UK alone, there are an estimated 850,000 people living with dementia. Worldwide, the number of people who’s lives have been irrevocably changed by a dementia diagnosis is estimated to be close to 47 million. Indeed, one person every 3 minutes is diagnosed with dementia. These are alarming…
Read MoreThe Best Advice for Seniors Who Want to Stay Safe at Home
Are you looking for ways to improve your ability to age in place? There are a number of changes that can enhance both your home and lifestyle with that goal in mind. Read on for important tips to help keep you safe, happy, and comfortable throughout your golden years. Clear your clutter There…
Read MoreMedication Maintenance Tips for Caregivers
Managing medications can be difficult to do, especially if you’re a senior caregiver. Helping someone else remember to take medications can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, we’ve got a list of tips and tricks to help make things flow more smoothly. Make Sure Providers are aware of Vitamins and Supplements Medical providers…
Read MoreHome Health Aides: 7 FAQs you need to Know
If you’ve ever wondered exactly what a home health aide does, or what qualifies as home care in the first place, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we answer seven of the most frequently asked questions about being a home health aide, from who employs you to how home care differs from hospice care.…
Read MoreOf Meaning, Grit and Gratitude: A Caregiver’s Spiritual Journey
Some would say you learn the most about yourself when persevering through adversity. That grit, a term that speaks to strength of character,passion and resilience, as well as an ability to accomplish goals, cannot be affirmed until it is tested. Donna Marie Johnson’s grit was tested when her 43-year-old husband was diagnosed with…
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