In this AARP article, Dr. Barry Jacobs discusses 4 ways a caregiver can encourage independence.. Barry J. Jacobs, a clinical psychologist, family therapist and healthcare consultant, is the co-author of Love and Meaning After 50: The 10 Challenges to Great Relationships — and How to Overcome Them and AARP Meditations for Caregivers (Da Capo, 2016). This article is extremely helpful to caregivers as…
During these uncertain times when everyone is worried about the coronavirus, it’s hard to think about bringing someone into the house – even when the need is great. We understand that, and we get it. Our caregivers are devoted, caring and persistent people. They love their work and the people they work for. We are doing our best to keep…
Caring for a loved one can be challenging. Family caregivers often find it difficult to balance the demands of their own lives with the pressures of providing consistent help. Many caregivers also grapple with difficult issues and choices. Is an aging parent safe at home alone? Is it time to move a loved one to an assisted living facility or…
Increasingly, our clients make modifications to their home in order to live an independent life. This month, we’ve asked Ali Soltani to provide some information on Home Modifications. Aging In Place. As seniors desire to age in place, home modification becomes increasingly important. Modifying your home to fit your needs is important for both the elderly and for people who…
Too often, people with dementia are under-stimulated and unengaged in their day-to-day life. Meaningful activities that pique the person’s interests and hold their attention are critical for a wide variety of reasons. By providing structure and routine for a person living with dementia, it helps provide a sense of control over their day and their environment, particularly for those in…
The senior years can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling by following some tips for healthy aging. Here are 9 scientific secrets that can help. This tips are provided by WebMD, a great resource of information. The second half of your life can bring some of your most rewarding decades. You may be more confident than your younger self. You gain…
In order to age-in-place successfully, there are important things to consider. Steve Lorberbaum, owner of Assisting Hands Home Care in Montgomery County, MD speaks with Bonnie Friedman on her podcast about resources that are available. This 30-minute podcast provides an overview of the Assisting Hands Home Care business owned by Steve Lorberbaum and located in Bethesda, Maryland. His office serves…
Thankfully, these days seniors have a wide variety of choices for where they can live. We might be able to age-in-place, live in an age-resticted community or move to a retirement home. In reality, we have many options. ConsumerAffairs brings us 11 different types of living options. Here’s the list of options and some steps for deciding on which is…
So, we get the convenience of aging in place. And certainly understand the economics of living at home. But are there any other benefits an older adult receives from aging-in-place? The answer is YES! According to RetirementLiving.com, besides the economic advantage, there are four other benefits of aging in your own home. 5 Benefits of Aging in Place If you’ve…
So you’d like to age-in-place, right? The idea appeals to you in so many ways. And yet, according to the Washington Post, just 1% of homes are appropriate for aging seniors. This article discusses 10 ways you can maximize the safety and usefulness of your home for older adults. Just 1 percent of homes are conducive to aging in place….