Taking on the role of caregiver for a loved one is a great responsibility. You want to make sure that you provide the highest level of care for your loved one, but you also need to make sure that you are taking care of yourself. Too often, though, the home care providers of the world put their care on the backburner. They don’t think much about themselves; they only think about the elderly [...]
What is being considered a growing epidemic in this county is the fact that many caregivers for elderly individuals are family members who have full time jobs. It’s consider a growing problem because it’s placing a lot of strain on the caregiver, his or her job, and it’s also detracting from a proper level of care. Home care services is an alternative that can make a considerable difference in the lives of those [...]
Please join Andrew Dubler of Home To Stay as he speaks to the Friends Village of Woodstown, NJ support group and community members on the AlzBetter Program. AlzBetter is a personalized dementia care management program that helps create a balanced and individualized schedule for home-based dementia care. The AlzBetter program uses technology to deliver, monitor and adjust the in-home schedules.
Arthritis is one of the most common ailments that affect seniors. It can begin well before the person reaches retirement age, and it can be extremely painful, or mild, depending on the type of arthritis and how advanced that it is. There are some things that can be done through elder care, though, that can help to provide relief to the individual dealing with it. Understand Arthritis There are several different types of [...]
It’s natural to be concerned about your elderly parents as they become older and pass beyond retirement age. Caring for parents in their own homes is a choice that many Americans make as adult children. Have you seen your mother start to forget medications or mix up the times of appointments? Perhaps you’ve noticed your dad doesn’t enjoy reading anymore and gets very lonely. No matter what your situation is with your parents [...]
Do you get frustrated when your elderly father, who has hearing issues, deliberately turns off his hearing aid? What about when he is being cared for by home care for the elderly? Maybe you’ve noticed that he is doing this, maybe you haven’t put the pieces of this puzzle together. Sometimes, regardless of whether the senior relies on elder care or not, they may resort to certain, less than ideal tactics to avoid [...]
Planning for Elder Care in New Jersey Approaching the subject of elder care with the family can be a challenge. Some family members may be more willing to be involved than others in deciding on what is best for an elderly loved one. The most effective way to plan for elder care with the family is to schedule a meeting. Scheduling a family meeting can sometimes be easier said than done. There [...]
Interesting research has indicated that seniors who are happy also enjoy greater mobility into their years than those who are unhappy. The findings don’t necessarily prove that happiness causes greater mobility, but it does suggest that the happier senior enjoys life more and therefore enjoys being active which in turns helps the joints stay younger and stronger. There are definitely positive physical effects produced by happiness. It’s been shown that a positive outlook [...]
Jacob and his sister Ashley hadn’t been all that close when they were growing up. Jacob was about ten years older than his sister, so he didn’t have a lot of time living with her when she was younger. As she became an adult, though, they spent more time together, doing things and getting to know one another. When their father required some form of senior care, Jacob noticed that Ashley was all [...]
When a person gets older, for the most part, caregiving is provided by spouses, friends, and relatives just like you. Your elderly loved one means a lot to you and needs your help. This is a work that receives little recognition and can involve some stress. In order to have a good relationship remain between you and your aging parent, you should place enough importance on yourself. Too many caregivers, even those who [...]
