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July is National Sandwich Generation Month
The Sandwich Generation Taking on the responsibility of caring for multiple generations of family members from young to old is a stressful and taxing task, emotionally and financially. These individuals are commonly known as the “sandwich generation”, stuck ‘sandwiched’ between their parents, children, and – for some – even grandparents. Financial Toll The number of members in the sandwich generation is growing rapidly [...]
Dementia Care Professionals Month
Dementia Care Professionals Month June is Dementia Care Professionals Month – a time to recognize all dementia-specific caregivers for the many sacrifices they make along their journeys. Being a caregiver for an individual living with dementia takes extreme generosity and patience. Loved ones who take on this responsibility are not always trained adequately for the job, which leads to overall health and financial [...]
Summer Safety for Seniors
Summer Safety for Seniors Summer months, along with warmer weather, are just around the corner. It’s a time to get outside and have fun, adventure, and get some much-needed relaxation. Unfortunately for senior adults and their caregivers, this can also be a stressful time because of the dangers of heat, humidity, and sun exposure. As we continue to age, we become more susceptible [...]
ClearCare – Password Update
Cyber security is a huge threat. Hackers and scammers are targeting our industry and your clients. You, as our aides, are charged with caring for our clients and their most intimate details. When we first helped you log into ClearCare we assigned you a very simple password. These passwords are now vulnerable. You MUST update your password to something much stronger. Passwords must be at [...]
Integrative Therapy for Seniors
Aging can present numerous challenges for individuals and their families, causing more stress and health issues for those struggling to adjust. In addition to traditional therapies to assist these aging adults, many seniors are also getting involved in creative, alternative therapies like music, art, and even pet therapy. These programs provide additional benefits above and beyond what traditional therapies can provide. Types of [...]
National Healthcare Decisions Day
At just 20 years old, Nathan Kottkamp took control of his life and his future by completing his own Advance Directive. Completing this type of documentation is quite unusual for someone so young, but through education and his work with a healthcare decisions advocacy group, he felt empowered to take this step for his future self. When we are young and in seemingly [...]
Parkinson’s Disease Dementia vs. Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Mutual Symptoms Parkinson’s disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies are both devastating degenerative brain diseases. Neurodegenerative disorders are incurable conditions that cause gradual deterioration of nerve cells and parts of the brain. As these diseases progress and attack the nervous system and brain, individuals may begin to lose the ability to properly speak, move, balance, feel sensation, and a host of others. [...]
The Benefits of Caregiving
Caregiving: Benefits of Hard Work People often discuss the negative aspects of caregiving, but it isn’t often that we hear about the many benefits. Although caring for another person can be stressful and require sacrifices to be made, it can also be very rewarding. According to a recent survey conducted by the National Opinion Research Center, 83% of caregivers say their experiences have [...]
Social Workers are Essential
As we reach the official one-year mark since the beginning of the pandemic, it feels fitting that March celebrates social workers. Social workers play an extremely important role in the healthcare system, often helping others to solve or cope with complex issues that affect their quality of life. Social work takes an altruistic soul and a big heart dedicated to making life easier [...]
Hospitality in Homecare
New Normal in Homecare Hospitality The year 2020 brought many challenges, leaving many of us to figure out a “new normal.” Society has forever changed. From visiting family members or the doctor to running errands and going out to eat, life as we know it has gotten a little more complicated. According to a 2020 Gallup poll, 60% of Americans report experiencing stress. [...]
What is PCA?
In caring for those with dementia, we were taught that dementia (according to the Mayo Clinic) is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. It is not a specific disease, but rather several different diseases encapsulated under the term of dementia. What is PCA? In our agency’s work as dementia specialists, we recently came across a rare [...]
Separation Anxiety for Those Living with Dementia
Dementia: The Reality When someone is diagnosed with dementia, people might assume that life will stop for that individual. However, dementia is a chronic condition that can be managed based on its stage and our own understanding of the disease. Confusion is likely to increase as dementia progresses. Those living with dementia begin to rely on what is most familiar to them in [...]
