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Home Care & Veterans: What You Need to Know

Caregivers of disabled or aging veterans may need help navigating the complex issues their loved ones deal with on a daily basis. Here’s how you can prepare yourself to meet the challenges. Understanding Unique Needs Veterans have distinctive sets of health and personal needs. Compared to civilians, veterans are more likely to suffer from: •...

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Holiday Connections: Building Bonds Between Caregivers and Recipients

The holiday season is a time for families to take a break from crazy schedules and share treasured traditions. When the right professional caregiver is introduced during this time it can be an opportunity to build the foundation for a great relationship. It’s common for your loved one to feel apprehension about someone new coming...

Why You Should Hire a Caregiver this Holiday Season

Trying to handle your aging loved one’s care during the holidays is challenging and adds more pressure to an already stressful schedule. Here’s how hiring outside help can take some of the weight off your shoulders. Get Daily Tasks Covered When your loved one needs assistance bathing, getting dressed and eating, personal care assistance can...

4 Tips for Smooth Holiday Travel with an Aging Loved One

If you’re traveling l with an aging loved one this holiday season, you need to plan ahead. Preparing for plane trips and long car rides is more complicated when medical conditions, mobility issues, and dementia are concerns, but a strategic approach can ensure a pleasant trip. 1. Give Yourself a Time Buffer You may be...

Caregiver Burnout: Steps for Coping with Stress During the Holidays

The holiday season can be a time of great joy, but it also brings its fair share of stress. When you’re already dealing with the pressure of being a caregiver, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. These strategies can help you reclaim everything you love about the holiday season without suffering caregiver burnout. Plan Schedules in...

How to Help Early Stage Alzheimer’s Patients Stay Productive

In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, seniors may begin to lose interest in activities they once enjoyed and become less engaged or productive as a result. The good news is you can stimulate your loved one with the following simple activities. Follow a Plan Routines create predictable patterns, which are beneficial for people with memory...

4 Tips for Better Interactions with Loved Ones with Memory Loss

When a loved one begins to experience memory loss, it can be difficult for the whole family. He or she may forget how to complete daily tasks or no longer recognize familiar people and places. Interactions with your loved one at this stage require patience and compassion to maintain a peaceful atmosphere. 1. Focus on...

How a Nurse Registry Can Help Your Loved One

When an elderly loved one’s health begins to decline, hiring a professional in-home caregiver can help you manage his or her treatment without the need to relocate your loved one to a nursing facility. Nurse registries, like Caring Home Care, make the process of finding the right caregiver easy and stress-free. Your loved one will...

Why In-Home Care Might be Right for Your Loved One

Although many seniors don’t like to admit they’re becoming unable to take care of themselves as they once did, their quality of life is often better when someone is around to provide assistance. Professional in-home care can make this possible when you’re not available to act as the primary caregiver. Here are just a few...

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