Posts Tagged ‘Aging Parents’
4 Essential Considerations as you Prepare to Care for a Love One
Preplanning is an important aspect of caring for someone you love. In fact, understanding your loved one’s wishes sets a solid foundation for your future together. This is especially true if you are caring for a loved one with a chronic medical condition. However, you may put off broaching this topic with your loved one…
Read MoreWhy Caregivers are Essential
Caring for a loved one or client can be enormously fulfilling. In addition, caregivers play an important role in supporting individuals achieve their highest level of functioning. However, these are not the only reasons caregivers are essential. The following are some of the key reasons why caregiving is so important: Caregivers Assist a Loved One…
Read MoreMental Well-being: Signs you can Look for as a Caregiver
Mental wellness can become a challenge at any point in your life. However, as one ages there are several issues that can negatively impact one’s mental well-being. If you are a caregiver, you should be on the lookout for mental signs of mental distress among your elderly clients and loved ones. In this article, we…
Read MoreNew Help and Discussion Forums Launched for Assisting and Training Family Caregivers, Nursing Assistants and Personal Aides
(Omaha, NE, September 11, 2020) – Caregivers and healthcare professionals require guidance and resources to maintain and improve upon their quality services. Dr. Eboni Green, President and CEO of Caregiver Support Services, has launched several dedicated online forums where all topics and issues pertinent to caregiving can be shared and discussed. Taking care of a…
Read MoreInnovative Insurance Plan Brings Relief to Caregivers
In the late 1990s, my father-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer. Thankfully, he received treatment and returned to normal life. Then in 2014, the cancer returned with a vengeance, spreading to other organs. By fall we knew that he would need reliable assistance, so my husband resigned from his job and took the lead in…
Read MoreWhat does it Take to be a Caregiver?
Caring for others is one of the most important jobs in the world. The pandemic has highlighted the value of individuals who devote their time and energy to looking after others. If you’re considering a change of career, or you’re in a position where you may need to begin caring for a loved one in…
Read MoreHow to Prepare your Home When a Senior Loved One is Moving in
As they get older, seniors may choose to move in with their children. This provides them with companionship and care they need as they age while also allowing them to maintain close contact with their kids and grandkids. Sharing a family home can also cut expenses for all involved. Given the advantages, especially during the…
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