Minimize exposing Covid-19 to elders You are likely aware by now that seniors are vulnerable to viruses such as Covid-19. The fragility of their immune systems due to cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other chronic medical conditions make them more susceptible to viruses. They are even. more at risk when their […]
Become Aware of when change is inevitable There is often a lot of resistance and hesitation when it comes to hiring senior home care services. Many people don’t like admitting that they need help with daily activities. Often, family members don’t always know how to approach the subject. Unfortunately, this means that a senior relative can […]
As a caregiver of an aging loved one your days are long and filled with responsibilities. Taking care of yourself is at the end of the list – and it stays there. You may feel run down, lethargic and like you are burning the candle at both ends. These are some of the symptoms caregiver […]
We live in a mobile society and that means that adult children are not always going to live in close proximity to aging parents. That makes it difficult to make sure their daily needs are addressed, especially if illness or chronic disease strikes. It is possible to put together a long distance care team that […]
As a caregiver, you probably hear “Take care of yourself†more often than not. It can seem an impossible task. Caring for an aging loved one is an all-encompassing task on top of your other responsibilities at work and at home. If your loved one has recently been discharged from the hospital, caregiving has probably […]
