Click here to view Coronavirus Resources. Dear Clients, Prospective Clients and Caregivers: UPDATE: Home Care is an Essential Service, March 22, 2020 On March 22, Ohio announced a “Stay-at-Home” order. You may be questioning what this means for your care. Fortunately, Home Care is exempt from this order, so there will be no disruption, but we also know the situation is evolving…
Offering real support and care to seniors is a challenge for many families. For those living far away from senior loved ones – or unable to visit due to current circumstances – the challenge is even greater. As families spread out around the country and globe, seniors often rely on the support of loved ones who live far away. Long-distance…
A loss of independence is a fear many seniors have. When this fear is realized, there are several ways caregivers need to help. According to an AARP study, 57% of seniors over age 70 do not find it easy to live alone and need help with daily tasks. This loss of independence can take its toll on a senior’s psychological and physical well-being. Family…
Caregiving is common in the United States. About 43.5 million people, more than 20% of US adults, offer unpaid caregiving in the US. More than a third of those caregivers are helping someone with memory illnesses. Most, about 75%, are women, and on average they spend 24.4 hours caregiving each week. While family caregivers often enjoy being able to help their loved ones, caregiving is a difficult job and burnout,…
Our primary love partnerships are the most significant in our lives. Marriage or committed partnership has proven to extend our health and longevity, for a variety of reasons: Ohio State University research psychologist Christopher Fagundes, PhD, notes that married couples are less likely to engage in risky behavior or substance abuse – and that just moving in together lowers these behaviors even more. …
It’ll take more than a jar of change to pay for the long-term care most people will need. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, 52% of people turning 65 will need long-term care at some point. Yet less than 1/3 of Americans age 50+ have begun saving for long-term care. Many people are also confused about what government…
Caring for someone with brain disease like Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can provide special challenges. One of the most difficult can be handling your loved one’s anger, confusion, and agitation. These are emotions we all have, but those with brain disease may lack vital centers that help regulate them. Remember too that these emotions are driven largely by…
When we have young children, we think about who might take care of them if we are not able to do so. But we often don’t make such plans when we are a caregiver for a parent or other elderly adult, even though the person we care for may need us just as much as our children did. And we…
The holidays can be a magical time – but very often, people are not feeling that merry. So much stress is put on us to make it “the most wonderful time of the year” that many of us find it the most difficult and painful time of the year. It’s also an expensive time of year, which can lead to…
During the holidays, family members gather from near and far to celebrate the season. For many families, this may be the only time everyone gets together during the year. It may also be the time when they begin noticing subtle changes in older loved ones that might not have been apparent the year before. What to Look For: 10 Warning…
