It happens all the time. Your father (or mother) ends up in the hospital in an emergency situation. They quickly move through the different areas – ER, surgery, recovery – and before you know it you hear the most frightening words imaginable. “We’re releasing your Mother in the morning.” What do you do? Especially if [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )When it becomes apparent that your mother or father need round-the-clock care, it can be difficult to find the perfect caregiver. First, emotions are likely to run high for your parents and for you and your siblings. Giving up independence can be quite stressful. Second, you want to find someone that fits into your parent’s [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )After a serious health crisis, many families are left with the difficult decision of what type of care to pursue for their loved one. Would it be better to have the loved one in a professional facility where they can monitor and address his every physical need, or bring him home to the love and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Are you concerned about an elderly loved one after visiting this holiday season? Do they have difficulty getting around like they used to, or taking care of daily tasks? You might want to consider an in home senior sitter. Below is a list of 10 typical services a senior sitter can provide. 1. Companionship – [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )It’s difficult to watch your loved ones age and lose the ability to take care of themselves. But most times, getting them to accept in home care is even more challenging. When that conversation comes, be prepared and be cautious in the way you present the idea. 1. Get professional advice – Talk to your [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Caring for a parent can be a difficult experience. And when you add a separation by hundreds or even thousands of miles, what may have been difficult can turn down right traumatic. If you are facing a caregiving experience with a parent of loved one far away from your home, there are things you can [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )When you are out running errands, taking the kids to school, or working full time, do you worry about your elderly parents? Do you wonder what they are doing, if they are eating properly, and if they really should be driving to and from doctors’ appointments? If you’ve reached that point in your life, you [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )One of the most difficult times of your life is when you get the call that mom or dad is in the hospital, and you know things are about to change. Will they be able to manage in their home? And more importantly, how will you be able to manage it all from hundreds of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Caring for your aging parents can be emotionally and physically taxing. Between managing daily routines, organizing appointments and providing specialized medical support, there may be precious little time left in your week for care for your own needs. Companion agencies provide a wide variety of services to elderly clients. Companion agencies may offer in-home nursing [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )As our parents age, it can be difficult to address their needs when, for so many years, it was their job to respond to our needs. Older adults often struggle to articulate unmet needs; many older adults hesitate to acknowledge that they can’t do everything for themselves. One option available to aging adults is a [...]
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