5 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BECOMING A CAREGIVER FOR A PARENT
Before Becoming Your Parent’s Caregiver… “As you prepare for caregiving duties, it is important to explore your own abilities and what you will be able to do for your parents.” As the healthcare profession uncovers new knowledge and builds up new therapies for diseases, more and more people live longer and more efficient lives. However, even…
Read More10 Powerful Foods for Seniors’ Brain Health
The brain being the energy-intensive organ and main control center of the body helps regulate every single function of our body whether it’s the lungs pumping oxygen to the blood, heart to beat, reducing inflammation and cellular stress which allows us to think and feel certain emotions properly. Every single part of the brain works…
Read MoreTHINGS A CAREGIVER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MANAGING MEDICATIONS
10 TIPS FOR SAFE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT FOR YOUR LOVED ONES “For those who require home care services, medication management is a necessary and important part of their daily routine.” The Importance of Proper Medicine Management The likelihood of problems arising when elderly people are left to manage their own medicines is high. According to health…
Read MoreCaregiver Companion: The Volunteer Experience
Care giving is an art that is highly needed in today’s time especially to people who are persistently ill and need the psychological support to get through every day. Caregivers are people who not only take care of your medicines and physical treatment but are also there for your mental support. Their job is to…
Read MoreWHAT IS IN-HOME RESPITE CARE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
CRUCIAL FACTS ABOUT IN-HOME RESPITE CARE “For family caregivers and home care professionals the welfare of older people being cared for in their homes is an important and challenging priority.” The psychological and physical well-being of those who look after their family members is equally important. That’s why, to facilitate primary caregivers, From The Heart…
Read MoreRESISTANCE TO CHANGE: DEALING WITH PARENTAL RESISTANCE TO CAREGIVING
6 TIPS TO OVERCOME RESISTANCE TO CARE “If you encounter the resistance of your elderly loved one to receive help, we can help you open discussions in a respectful and gentle manner.” As we grow older, most people want to stay in the comfortability of their own home. However, as people get older, dealing with day-to-day…
Read More24- HOUR IN-HOME CARE VS LIVE-IN CARE-WHICH CAN HELP?
WHAT’S THE BEST ELDERLY CARE CHOICE? “If you are exploring full-time care services for a loved one, weighing your options is important.” In fact, almost half of the citizens over the age of 60 needs assistance. When you’re faced with the decision to take care of the one you love, you have 3 choices. You can choose…
Read MoreHome Care Dangers: Senior Burns
In our day-to-day lives, we face many dangers and one of the most common and most probable is getting burnt or getting injured due to contact with fire or hot liquids and gases. Getting burnt due to electrocution is also a possible source of burn injuries. When we have home care services it will be…
Read MoreElder Care Tips for Dealing with Immobility
When you have an elder person in your home with limited immobility, it is a challenge to take care of them by yourself. A good home health care is the best option for both you and your aged parent or grandparent. It is a well-known fact that a large percentage of the aged adult population…
Read MoreHow a Home Care Provider Can Help Your Parents Maintain Their Dignity
When the aged person in your family was in the prime age, they are quite busy assisting others and contributing to your family and taking care of you and your siblings. But when they the reach their old age and face the consequences of aging they eventually need help from others to you and your…
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