Posts Tagged ‘Aging Parents’
Care Home vs Home Care: What you Need to Know
If you or your parents have reached an age where they require care, you are probably thinking about available options. There are two key options when it comes to elder care, including Care Facilities and Home Care. Yet, how do you know what will be the best fit for your loved one? Both options come…
Read MoreEffective Ways to Care for your Aging Loved One
A lot of factors come into play when you are taking care of an elderly loved one. Especially if you want to ensure that your loved one is handled with love, care, and patience when your loved one is living independently and in good health, you may not currently have concerns. However, in the future…
Read More5 Things to Consider When Searching for Caregiving Services
Aging can get complicated, especially when you have a loved one for whom you cannot personally provide care due to work commitments or time constraints. For many, living in a care home, is not an option as most older adults prefer to remain in their own homes. The best option in such a situation is…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Care Center for an Aging Family Member
Choosing a care center should be a bigger decision than just Googling the nearest one and signing up. A care center is where your loved one may spend the rest of their life, so it is important to choose a place where they can feel comfortable, cared for, and loved. This is surprisingly a lot…
Read MoreHow Can I Make My Downsizing Journey Easier?
Moving in any circumstance can be stressful. If you are looking to downsize and are worried about the physicality’s, this article is here to help! Whether you are after packing tips or ideas on how to start your downsizing journey, you are in the right place. When should I downsize? Downsizing comes at different times…
Read More6 Strategies to Successfully Care for your Aging Loved One
Is your parent having trouble remembering to take prescribed medications, experiencing problems with mobility, or forgetting to pay the bills? What should you do? How should you respond if your parents are no longer able to perform tasks that he or she was previously able to accomplish without assistance? The following are six suggestions that…
Read More7 Senior Housing Options You Can Recommend as a Caregiver
Did you know that there are one million elders currently living in senior communities in the United States? Senior living communities, like nursing homes, continued care, residential care, and assisted living are so popular that this figure is estimated to double by 2030. Yet, understanding which housing option is best can be challenging and chances…
Read MoreA Caregiver’s Guide to Visiting your Loved One in a Hospital or Nursing Home During COVID-19
COVID-19 restrictions have made it difficult to visit your loved one if they live in a nursing home or are in the hospital. While these restrictions exist to keep everyone safe, it can be emotionally distressing for both you and your loved one to go for extended periods of time without seeing one another. The…
Read MoreA Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Aging and Intimacy among Seniors
As a caregiver, you know that the physical changes seniors experience as they age can make everyday tasks more challenging. Helping them navigate these new challenges involves a range of responsibilities, from monitoring their physical health, to helping them maintain a sense of independence. However, remembering that many seniors wish to remain sexually active and…
Read More5 Ways Caregivers Can Help Clients Enhance Their Well-being
Encouraging your clients to embrace strategies that enhance their well-being can have a positive impact in their lives. The following are five simple tips that you can use to empower your clients to attain their highest level of functioning: Address Bodily Pain Many elders experience bodily pain. The pain they experience can be the result…
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