Mantras for Caregivers
To provide an elderly loved one the support they need to age in place, you must first take care of yourself. Many caregivers feel their loved one’s needs must come first, but they don’t realize how their own health impacts their ability to provide care. This includes their mental health. The tips you’ll often see […]
Easy Ways for Caregivers to Stay Active
For caregivers, the top priority is always the needs of their elderly loved ones. Depending on their stage of life, caring for an older adult can include maintaining the home, cooking for them, running errands, and helping keep them clean. These tasks can take up a great portion of one’s day, and if the caregiver […]
Why it is Useful for Senior Caregivers to be Bilingual
The United States we know today was built by immigrants. Since the country became independent centuries ago, people from all races and cultures across the world have come here to build a new life. Though immigration rates are always changing, this still holds as true. According to a study from 2010, 12% of the elderly […]
Differences Between a Home Caregiver and a Home Health Aide
There comes a point in many adults’ lives when they realize that their elderly parent or other loved one can’t care for themselves like they used to be able to. In order to remain in the comfort of their home, they need assistance. Making a decision about what to do for your loved one is […]
What Services Can a Caregiver Assist With?
Aging is a natural part of life, and with it comes its own set of challenges. Things that we used to take for granted– like bathing, dressing, cooking, and other activities of daily living– now aren’t as simple to take care of. While you may want to remain in the comfort of your home, safety […]
How Do I Know When My Loved One Needs a Caregiver?
There comes a point in everyone’s life when they notice little changes in their loved one. It may not be anything substantial, but when it’s enough to raise eyebrows they’ll be left wondering “how do I know when my loved one needs a caregiver?” The answer to that question is different for every senior, but […]