Why Home Care Agencies Are Better Than Independent Caregivers
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Why Home Care Agencies Are Better Than Independent Caregivers When determining what kind of care to give your loved ones, the best course of action is often to set them up with an in-home caregiver to assist them with their daily tasks. This way, they can maintain a sense […]
3 Important Questions About In-Home Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 3 Important Questions About In-Home Care Watching an elderly parent struggle with their old age can be incredibly difficult for your entire family. For the first few decades of your life, you looked at your mother or father like they were invincible. Then, as you grew older, that started […]
What Should You Expect from a Home Care Provider?
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 What Should You Expect from a Home Care Provider? For millions of seniors and others with chronic illness, home care is one of the most promising care options to meet their unique needs. As the number of seniors in the nation rises, more people are choosing home care than ever before. […]
Overcoming Fear of Personal Care Needs – Bathing and Dressing Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Overcoming Fear of Personal Care Needs – Bathing and Dressing Care A common fear for aging adults is the need for assistance with personal care needs. However, health and well-being will suffer by avoiding personal care assistance and neglecting these needs. Did you know that many diseases and conditions […]
Why Do Home Care Plans Incorporate Different Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients?
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Why Do Home Care Plans Incorporate Different Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients? Global trends in the developed and developing world indicate that the population of seniors is ever increasing. As their populace increases so do health challenges related to old age and related geriatric disease management. In fact, surveys indicate […]
8 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 8 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the levels of glucose, or sugar, in the blood are higher than they should be, and there is not enough insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas to control it. Unfortunately there are complications that can […]
Keeping a Busy Schedule While Caring for a Loved One – You Can Do It!
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Keeping a Busy Schedule While Caring for a Loved One – You Can Do It! When caring for an aging or sick loved one, it’s natural to want to devote all your time and attention to their needs. But what about your needs? Between work, personal responsibilities and other duties, it […]
Four Ways To Cope With Depression Among Seniors
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Four Ways To Cope With Depression Among Seniors Depression is a common affliction among the elderly. More than 6 million Americans over the age of 65 are affected by late-life depression. Only around 10 percent seek treatment for depression however. A stigma surrounds the topic of depression, particularly among […]
Simple Ways to Reduce Caregiver Stress
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Simple Ways to Reduce Caregiver Stress Many caregivers struggle with burnout because you’re always at your best when caring for others and it’s important to be at the top of your game. But it’s also important to have a healthy outlet for the feelings of stress and anxiety that […]
What To Do if Your Aging Parents Don’t Want Help
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 What To Do if Your Aging Parents Don’t Want Help You may want to care for your aging parents, but they are combative and unyielding when you offer support. This situation is challenging, especially when you know they cannot perform tasks like they used to. To address this circumstance, […]
