Remember the feeling you had when you left for summer camp, moved away to college, or even left home for an extended business trip? The thought of leaving home can be scary for anyone. What if you knew you were never coming home? Not only can that thought be completely overwhelming, it can also cause [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Nobody takes a cookie cutter approach to life. Some people choose to go to college, some don’t. Some people choose to stay close to family; some move far away. Why should the decision of how your parents live during their senior years be any different? Some parents make the decision early in life, and may [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Whether you are taking care of a spouse, a child taking care of a parent, or a friend taking care of a loved one, the job of caregiving can become overwhelming in time. There’s almost always a point in time when you start realizing you need help. In order to provide quality care, and maintain [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )It usually happens right after a fall, an accident, or a trip to the hospital. All of a sudden you come face to face with the fact your elderly parent or loved one can no longer take care of himself or herself on a regular basis. They need help. The idea behind in home elder [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A lot of in home senior care agencies have been opening up across the Front Range. How do you know which one to choose? Is there a way to find a reputable in home care service within the Denver Metro area? Thanks to the Internet, it’s easier then ever. 1. Start by making a list [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )One of the most difficult things to face is having a parent start to fail. Especially if you don’t live close enough to help on a regular basis. Where do you go? Who do you turn to? That’s why it’s nice to find resources in your parent’s community. We’ve focused on senior care in the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )1. Time to winterize your home. Make appointments for tree trimming, gutter cleaning, lawn and garden care, sprinkler system repair and blow out, snow removal, etc An in-home caregiver can help your loved one make the appointments, and be there as people show up to perform the work. 2. Organize the closets. Put summer items [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How do you know when your loved one is ready for in home health care? How do you choose someone you can trust and is reliable? Wh ether you are forced into a decision quickly because of surgery or a fall, or you’ve spent months wondering what your next step should be, choosing an in [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )1. Help fix a nutritious breakfast, lunch or dinner. 2. Keep the kitchen cleaned and stocked with healthy food. 3. Provide light housekeeping. 4. Provide companionship and conversation. 5. Help your loved one with mild exercise – maybe just a walk around the block. 6. Transporting your loved one to and from doctors appointment. 7. [...]
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