(Photo credit: Laura Grassia) Springtime and summertime are a wonderful time to plant and watch flowers, veggies or fruit blossom and grow. Whether your client is housebound or can go into their garden, you can assist them and bring life to their space! House plants are easy to care for and can brighten up any room. Pruning and watering are easy. With a new spray bottle from the dollar store, you [...]
Senior Care in Cherry Hill, NJ Any senior who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease will require some level of support eventually. The type of support they receive can have a tremendous impact on their quality of their life. When it comes to any type of senior care, an experienced caregiver is, by far, the best option of all. Many family members try to provide some type of care for loved ones at [...]
Managing Caregiver Stress There is an old adage that goes something like this: when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. It essentially talks about making something good out of a difficult or negative situation. When you are a family caregiver, you may be feeling completely stressed, overwhelmed with responsibilities, frazzled, and even forgetful. You might have decided to take care of your aging mother because you felt it was your duty to do [...]
Home Health Care in Turnersville, NJ With National Stroke Awareness Month occurring annually in May, it doesn't hurt for families to learn more about the symptoms and signs. That way they can be more attuned to what could potentially occur with their aging loved ones receiving elderly care. According to the Centers for Disease Control, "every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke." This statistic is a good catalyst for [...]
This is an activity you can do with your client. With some cookie cutters and a melon baller, this is a great activity that makes the house smell wonderful. Preparing fruit this way can stimulate appetite and give your client the great sense of accomplishment at the end result. With just two or three types of melon (cantaloupe, honey dew, watermelon) some grapes (green or red), and bamboo skewers you can create a [...]
Home Care in Mt. Laurel, NJ There are two basic types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the type in which the joints become worn down by regular activity. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory type that occurs when the immune system is not functioning properly. There is also gout which is basically caused by crystals that collect in the joints. A person could also be diagnosed with lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and [...]
Elder Care in Woolwich Township, NJ Being busy is a mantra that many families can claim. In today’s modern environment, even with technology, cell phones, laptops, and free Wi-Fi in almost every single business across the country, it seems that people have very little time to connect with one another or take on certain tasks. Many families provide care for their loved ones at home, especially elderly individuals who are dealing with various [...]
Elder Care in Mt. Laurel, NJ - One Senior Learns the Value of a Home Care Provider to Handle the Difficult Challenges of Parkinson's Symptoms When Jack was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he was 62 years old. At the time, the symptoms he noticed were relatively minor. A small tremor in his pinky finger was the first one that warranted attention to the fact that something was going wrong with his body. The [...]
Home Care in Turnersville, NJ - Plan Ahead When Taking a Trip with Your Elderly Loved One ‘Spring Break’ is basically a term that was originally used to describe a period of time when college students would get a break from their classes, when the old, traditional trimester system had winter semesters ending and a week break before spring semester began. Today, anybody can take spring break and after a long, difficult winter [...]
Elder Care in Turnersville, NJ - Be Prepared for Weather-Related Emergencies with Your Senior Loved One March is commonly known for some intense weather, no matter where you live throughout the country. When someone relies on elder care of any kind, bad weather could create some complications for the caregiver getting to their home. Getting through any type of severe weather event begins by being prepared. Below are 5 strategies that can make [...]
