Videos can be a great way to get information quickly and easily. In most cases, our videos will not be in-depth subject reviews, but rather give you an idea of what we do and how we support our clients. We also post videos from partners, who specialize in services our clients might be interested in. Our Assisting Hands videos are…
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…
From making meals to monitoring medication, caregivers do a lot – but there are some things that shouldn’t be done for seniors to promote independence. Some caregiver tasks are fairly standard, such as making meals, helping clients get around the home, setting out medication etc. But the purpose behind these tasks is all about helping the elderly remain as independent…