Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, people are being forced to stay inside to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being. With all this time indoors, however, it can be tough to remain active and easy to fall into a sluggish lifestyle. It is important to be comfortable and take time for yourself, but it is also crucial to engage in some…
Our professionals at Assisting Hands Home Care serve the senior citizens and adults in our community who need home care. During the current coronavirus pandemic, we will take every precaution necessary to ensure the protection of our clients and our caregivers. We have been monitoring the coronavirus situation very carefully as we understand that our clients are among the most…
If you are a family caregiver, you may have worries about your retirement because so much of your time and money goes towards caring for your elderly loved one. You are certainly not the only family caregiver with these concerns; we are here to help you create a plan for your retirement future. How Caregiving Affects Finances Unfortunately, caregiving often…
The holidays are a time for joy and celebration, but you may also need to be cautious about an aging loved one. There are many dangers for seniors during the holiday season, so a few safety tips should be implemented to keep your aging family member safe. Family caregivers in particular should pay close attention to fall hazards or potential…
Given the serious struggles of seniors affected by dementia, caregivers and families are encouraged to make adjustments during this festive holiday time. Fine-tuning responses, gaining an understanding of the disease and educating unaware guests go a long way toward helping the senior with dementia feel comfortable.
Stress can deplete the quality of caregiving. Respite care offers dementia caregivers a brief span of relief while ensuring the care recipient is well looked after.
Family and professional caregivers are similar and different in numerous ways. This article can help you withstand the challenges of the caregiving role.
Rather than wait for a life-threatening condition to compel families to find long-term senior care solutions, plan ahead. Find the answers to many FAQ here.
To overcome resistance to care, you need to understand why your senior loved one is refusing help and convince them of the benefits of in-home care.
Legal and financial planning for Alzheimer’s disease involves three basic factors – planning for health care, planning for overseeing of finances and property, and choosing someone to make decisions on behalf of the affected person. These broad categories include a number of legal documents.
