Adapt Everyday Activities to Help Dementia Patients Preserve Independence
If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be inclined to do as much as possible for the person to help relieve the strain of even the most basic everyday tasks. Independent living and dementia may even seem like polar opposites. However, we all have an inherent need to preserve self-reliance and the […]
Understanding the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care
When a person you love is struggling with a serious health condition, you might feel helpless. You want to do everything you can to alleviate the discomfort, fear, or pain, but are not sure where to start. One of the best ways you can help is simply by learning whatever you can in regards to […]
Tips for Responding Constructively to Caregiver Criticism
“You always…” “If I were you…” “You never…” As a family caregiver, you work tirelessly and selflessly to provide care for a person you love. What happens when you are giving it your all, yet your all is not good enough? Negative feedback is never easy to hear, but it’s particularly challenging in your role […]
Alzheimer’s Shadowing: What It Is and How Senior Care Can Help
Primary caregivers for people with dementia are frequently all too familiar with the challenge of trying to grab a minute or two alone – to use the bathroom, get a quick shower, or even just walk into another room. Those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can experience heightened fear when a caregiver is out of sight – […]
Abby Senior Care Offers Discreet New Technology for Elder Safety at Home
When an older loved one needs help to stay comfortable, safe, and independent at home, home care services are an ideal solution. But what about when a loved one’s caregiver leaves after their shift? Unless the older loved one is receiving 24/7 care, there are intervals where they will be alone and without immediate access […]
Questions to Pose to the Pharmacist About a New Prescription for an Older Loved One
You’ve just left the physician’s office with Mom. The doctor is sending over a brand new prescription to the drug store which should be ready when you get there. Your plan is to zip through the drive-through window, get the meds, and take Mom to lunch. However, you are missing an important step. Any time you’re […]
Strategies for Helping Family Caregivers Continue to Build Retirement Savings
Providing care for an aging parent is a time-intensive labor of love. It can also affect financial resources, as family caregivers may opt to reduce their work hours, take unpaid leave, or quit working altogether. It is common for family caregivers to set aside their long-term financial goals in order to concentrate on a loved […]
Top Assistive Devices for Someone With Arthritis
For someone with arthritis, even basic, daily tasks and activities can lead to unbearable pain. It could lead to a loss of self-reliance, if the person begins to rely more heavily on others for aid. Fortunately, there are a number of assistive devices that can both alleviate pain and permit those with arthritis to do […]
How In-Home Care Can Help a Family Caregiver Balance a Career With Care Duties
It is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you’ve got your work, which supplies you purpose, fulfillment, and of course, an income. In contrast, you are caring for someone you love. Trying to give 100% to these two vitally important roles can make you feel physically and mentally exhausted, with little if any time […]
Understanding the Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
When checking in on Mom, you notice the television blaring and she keeps asking you to repeat what you’ve said or speak up because she thinks you’re talking too quietly. Some degree of hearing loss can be common in older loved ones, and definitely is deserving of staying on top of through regular hearing examinations. […]