Invisible wounds of war are injuries that veterans receive that can’t be seen on the outside. They affect their mental health, their caregivers and their families. Dr. Heidi Kraft, clinical director at San Diego-based PsychArmor Institute and a Navy veteran, addressed these issues in a special webinar about invisible wounds of war that impact veterans as they age and how…
Bringing a caregiver into the home for your loved one can be stressful. There is a lot to consider, but the hardest part is usually admitting that your loved one can no longer care for themselves the way they used to and need additional support. How do you know that it is time? Use this checklist as a guideline and…
By: Arnold Williams, M.D. Chair of Medical Staff for RJWBarnabas Behavioral Health Center While we may be well versed regarding the signs and symptoms of mental illness, such as depression and anxiety, but when is it time to reach out for professional help? If you or your loved ones’ mental illness is impeding their everyday life, and in a way…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This content has been provided to Assisting Hands Home Care by Susan G. Komen New Jersey in honor of breast cancer awareness month and was originally published on their blog. We thought it contained valuable information and obtained permission to share it as a resource. For many, caregiving can be a very fulfilling and rewarding experience; a role…
Being crafty isn’t just fun, it’s good for your health overall. Crafting improves cognitive function, motor skills, reduces stress and blood pressure while lowering anxiety. It helps strengthen the dexterity of the hands and fingers, aids in hand/eye coordination, activate the creative part of your brain, and can help ease the symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and even dementia by…
When you say the word caregiver, what comes to mind? A warm, mom-like woman with a comforting smile is probably the first image that pops into your head. That stereotype is changing as more men step into the role of caregiving. Husbands and sons are taking on more care responsibilities than ever before, a trend that has been on an…
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed our lives. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all people over 60 stay at home and that all care facilities and senior centers close to visitors, as the odds of contracting the virus increase significantly with age. Staying at home and avoiding crowds is essential for everyone,…
