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Why Home Healthcare Workers Need to Know Their Patients Well

Any in-home healthcare worker hired to help with your aging relative’s needs should be willing to build a close relationship with him or her. Knowing the details of your loved one’s life can affect care in many important ways. Comfort and Safety Seniors receiving in-home care are at different levels of independence and require varying...

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Transitioning Your Loved One to Professional Home Care

Being a primary caregiver is taxing, and you shouldn’t try to go it alone as your aging loved one begins to require more attention. Professional home care can provide the relief you need by providing high-quality care for elderly relatives. Research the Options If you’re ready to make the switch to professional home care, consider...

How Respite Care Makes for a Merrier Holiday Season

The holidays should be a time of joy, but trying to prepare for celebrations while taking care of an elderly relative can make you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world. Here’s how respite care can help. Minimizes Holiday Conflicts With the holiday season comes the stress of shopping, making cards, cooking special...

Why Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Need Respite Care

Caregivers often feel guilty taking time for themselves when their loved ones need round-the-clock attention, but it’s impossible to go on indefinitely without a break. Respite care is essential and offers distinct benefits for anyone helping out an elderly loved one. Personal Health Eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep can be challenging for caregivers....

How to Afford the Care Your Loved One Needs

Care options for elderly relatives can be expensive, but you want to be sure your loved ones get the help they need. Here’s how to afford the best care possible for your budget range. Choose the Most Appropriate Care Not all seniors require round-the-clock care in a nursing facility. Consider what your loved one needs...

Are You Struggling to Overcome Challenges as a Family Caregiver?

Caring for a family member can put a great deal of physical, mental and emotional strain on you. To help make your caregiving tasks easier, try these suggestions from these experts. Check in With Yourself Caregiving can become the onset of a variety of physical and mental issues. A few examples include: Disturbed sleep Back,...

How to Handle Bathroom and Shower Difficulties for Your Elderly Loved One

Showering and using the bathroom can be a challenge for seniors, and some may begin to resist basic personal care because they’re afraid of getting hurt. In fact, up to 80 percent of falls occur in the bathroom, but making a few simple changes can make daily care safer for your elderly loved one. Install...

What to Do When Your Loved One Says No to Home Care

You know your aging loved one needs more help than you can give, but they keep refusing when you suggest hiring in-home care. Because you know the alternative is either burnout for you or a nursing home for them, here are four ways you can make the idea of a third-party caregiver more appealing. Address...

How to Decide if Someone You Love Needs Home Care

Does your elderly relative often need help with personal care and daily tasks? These signs could mean it’s time to seek the assistance of an in-home caregiver to allow an aging relative to continue to enjoy independent living. Here are some signs that a loved one may be ready for in-home assistance: They’re Not Eating...

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