What is Respite Care?
Are you a caregiver for a loved one? When’s the last time you took a day off? How about a weekend? Can you remember your last vacation? Respite care can provide not only the break you might want, but the break your body needs.
Benefits of Financial Management Services for Long Term Care
If you or a loved one have long term care needs or a disability, it can be a complicated process to legally hire and employ caregivers.
7 Ways to Prepare for your Caregiver Interview
Ample preparation for your caregiver interview can ease the stress of the process for you as well as for the client and their family.
10 Tips for Disabled Travelers
Traveling can be stressful for individuals with disabilities or decreased mobility. Use these travel tips to ensure smooth sailing no matter the adventure.
5 Common Causes of Elderly Hospitalization
While a wide range of health issues can cause hospitalization, these are five of the largest contributing factors to elderly hospital admittance.
How to Interview Caregivers
Finding the right caregiver for a loved one can be a painstakingly long process. Here are some tips for interviewing caregivers to choose the right fit.
Adapting a Kitchen for Seniors
The kitchen can be an intimidating place for seniors with decreased mobility. These changes to your loved one’s home can help give the kitchen new life and bring back the joy of cooking.
Preventing In-Home Falls
What does your elderly parent’s home look like? Are there a lot of stairs? Does it have furniture that suits their needs? When is the last time it was updated or checked for safety?
Recognizing Long-Term Care Needs
Recognizing long-term care needs is the first step to receiving necessary supports. Understanding the signs that supports are needed can help determine when long-term care could benefit your loved one.
Seasonal Safety Tips for Seniors
With each season comes a new set of hazards for aging individuals. Many of these dangerous situations can be avoided if the proper precautions are taken.
Exercises for Seniors: Increase Mobility and Independence
Many seniors don’t realize the positive impact exercise can have not only on their physical health, but also on their quality of life.
Home Health Care Safety
Being a caregiver assisting individuals with long-term and in-home care needs is one of the fastest growing fields in the nation. It is important for caregivers to be aware of the potential hazards and exposures affecting caregivers and individuals receiving services.