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The Best Caregiver Activities to Engage With Your Patient
Being a caregiver can be a very rewarding experience, but it does not come without challenges. If you are a professional caregiver, you may be more equipped to handle what’s in store for you, but if you are a first-time caregiver or perhaps taking on the role of caregiver for a loved one, you may...
Caregivers, Tips & Guides
How to Keep Track of CHF Weight Monitoring for Patients
Around 5.7 million people in the US live with heart failure. The heart cannot pump enough blood to maintain homeostasis, and your body provides clues that you can manage. Anyone who’s experienced congestive heart failure (CHF) needs to track their weight continuously. Checking weight daily ensures that the patient knows if the body is carrying...
Caregivers
Preparing For After-Surgery Home Care
It doesn’t matter who you are or how old you may be; post-op care is something that we all must think about before our loved ones or we head into surgery. This recovery period will vary from person to person, but for most patients, assistance is needed for days, weeks, or even months following the surgery. In...
Home Care Services
Where To Get Support As A Dementia Caregiver: Incidental, Transitional and 24/7 Caregiving
Caring for an elderly loved one with dementia can be a challenging and stressful time for families. Professional caregivers tend to have a better understanding of dementia and its progression. Still, families need to educate themselves on the different stages of dementia and what resources are available. It’s not easy to watch your loved one...
Home Care Services
Tips on Caring for a Bedridden Family Member at Home
Being a caregiver to a family member or loved one is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. Caring for a bedridden relative can be even more challenging, especially if it’s your first time. Whether you take on the role of caregiver or seek out the assistance of a professional caregiver, it’s important to identify and...
Caregivers
The Benefits of Private Duty Aides in Assisted Living Care
When Assisted Living isn't enough Choosing the appropriate level of care for your loved ones can be a complex and emotional process. Even after you've considered every factor, the question remains: "is this level of care enough?". Whether you choose in-home care or an assisted living facility, you might find that the baseline level of...
Caregivers
Dementia Care: The Benefits of Hiring a Private Duty Aide
During the early stages of dementia, patients can generally remain in the comfort of their own homes. As their diagnosis progresses, limitations may increase, causing stress on your loved ones. As you and your family take turns caring for your senior family member, there may come a time where the family becomes overwhelmed, and help...
Caregivers, Tips & Guides
Caring for Someone with Dementia
What is Dementia? Dementia is a term that covers a range of medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and more. It is a general term used to describe someone with memory loss, as well as language and problem-solving difficulties, that interfere with their everyday life. Abnormal brain changes trigger a decline in...
Caregivers
Senior Isolation & Loneliness: How Can You Help?
Lonely Without Being Alone In this current Covid-19 pandemic, seniors who live in assisted living facilities may suffer from increased loneliness and isolation. Although there are many residents in these communities, loneliness among the elder population prevails. Isolation can have a significant impact on seniors and is linked to serious health problems. It is an...
Caregivers, Tips & Guides
The Importance and Benefits of In-Home Senior Care
The older we are, the less predictable our health is. Unfortunately, many older people tend to face unforeseen complications such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, ALS, stroke, memory loss and more. These challenges require daily assistance, whether from loved ones or hired caregivers. Many people ideally prefer to stay at home as long as possible. However, when...
