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Celebrate 100 Years of Jewish Community Services with Caring Home Care

On November 19th, Jewish Community Services (JCS) of South Florida will be celebrating 100 years of providing social services to children, adults, and seniors throughout Miami-Dade County. Since 1920, the mission of JCS has been to improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of the Jewish and broader communities throughout South Florida in accordance with...

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4 Ways to Handle Long-Distance Caregiving without Feeling Guilty

Trying to care for an aging loved one from a distance can present significant challenges. However, you don’t have to feel guilty about not being there every second. Here’s what you can do to meet your loved one’s needs without becoming overwhelmed. 1. Line Up Extra Help The first thing to do is to accept...

How to Get Involved in Your Loved One’s Healthcare

Aging loved ones benefit from having an advocate to help manage their healthcare. Those with serious medical conditions or advancing dementia need extra assistance to ensure they receive appropriate care and attention. To get involved in your loved one’s healthcare, make these strategies a regular part of your caregiving duties. Determine How Much Help is...

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Tips: Dealing with Confusion

Confusion is a common characteristic of dementia often experienced by Alzheimer’s patients. Your loved one may begin to forget details like what day it is, where they are or who they’re with. Use these techniques to help handle episodes of confusion and maintain a calm atmosphere. Keep Explanations Simple When your loved one forgets something...

How to Speak to a Loved One with Poor Hearing

In the U.S. about 15% of adults 18 and older have some trouble hearing, and age is the most common predictor of hearing loss. Other factors, such as illness, trauma, and exposure to loud noises, can also affect how well a person hears. Adjusting the way you communicate with those closest to you who are...

Maintaining Dignity for Seniors: 4 Bathroom Tips

Struggles with mobility and balance are common in seniors and often make bathroom visits more challenging. Consider these four tips to maintain your loved one’s dignity while preventing slips and falls. 1. Monitor the Degree of Frailty Arthritis, osteoporosis, and dementia all play a role in how difficult it is for your loved one to...

How to Talk to Your Loved One About In-Home Care

It can be distressing when your loved one begins to show signs of being unable to manage daily life on his or her own. You may feel overwhelmed by the idea of becoming a caregiver, and your loved one is likely to be afraid of losing his or her independence. Here’s how to bring up...

Should Your Loved One Receive In-Home Care?

Making the decision to invest in in-home care for an aging loved one isn’t easy, but it may be necessary as his or her need for care increases. If your loved one is exhibiting one or more of these signs of declining health, consider looking into professional in-home care services. Personal and Home Care are...

4 Tips for Handling Anxiety in Alzheimer’s Patients

Up to 75% of people with Alzheimer’s experience anxiety, which may present with behaviors like: • Aggression • Anger • Complaints of a racing heart • Excessive worry • Fearfulness If you’re acting as a caregiver to an aging loved one experiencing these symptoms, try these four strategies to provide comfort. 1. Identify the Cause...

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