Posts Tagged ‘seniors’
5 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…
Read MoreWhat you Should know about Downsizing During the COVID-19 Crisis
Downsizing before retirement can save seniors time, money, and stress. If you are a senior who is planning on downsizing in the next few weeks or months, you may be asking yourself some serious questions about how COVID-19 will impact your move. The following are answers to some of the most common downsizing questions you…
Read More5 Tips for Selecting Alzheimer’s or Dementia Care
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are progressive disorders that result in memory loss. These chronic medical conditions generally affect individuals in middle and later life, with millions of individuals being diagnosed worldwide each year. Following a diagnosis, your family may have to make a choice regarding the care of your loved one. For example, will your…
Read More4 Trends in Caregiving
We have picked up on a few trends that seem to be rapidly changing the way long-term care organizations approach their services. The following are some of the newest trends in family caregiving and how you can adapt to them. Please check out our new video.
Read MoreCaring for an Aging Parent
Caring for an aging parent can be challenging. As a caregiver, you play a vital role in taking care of your loved one by understanding the demands on your time and mental well-being. Undoubtedly, caregiving is a satisfying experience, but it also comes with various daily challenges. The following are tips on how you might…
Read More6 Attributes you Need to Work in Healthcare
When you apply for a position in healthcare, potential employers are looking at more than your training and employment history. While your clinical experience and skills are obviously important, your “soft” skills or personality traits are just as important. These are essential attributes that you will use to work with your patients, colleagues, and peers.…
Read More6 Important Considerations when Caring for a Loved one or Client who is Injured
There may come a time when you find that you are caring for someone who is injured. Whether you are approaching this role as a professional caregiver or as a concerned friend or relative, there are important considerations that you will want to bear in mind. Caring for a loved one or client who has…
Read MoreYour Guide to Preventing Cancer and Helping your Loved Ones
Did you know that October is Cancer Awareness month? With this in mind, at Caregiver Support Services, we have decided to put together a guide that will teach you the basics of cancer, how you can prevent it and how you can cope if a loved one has cancer. What is cancer? Although cancer has…
Read More7 Tips to Keep you Organized as a Caregiver
Do you have someone in your home who is battling a long-term illness and is dependent on you for their daily tasks? Are you one of those family caregivers who is trying hard to manage multiple tasks of providing full-time care to a loved one while fulfilling professional commitments? If the answer to these questions…
Read MoreA Caregiver’s Guide to Senior Care Planning
Seven out of 10 people will require some form of long-term care in their lifetime, so it’s important to have an understanding of the different types of care along with their respective costs and ways to pay these expenses. There are five main types of senior care, which range from at-home services to moving to…
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