As your parents or grandparents age, they may get to a point where they can't live alone at home anymore, but they don't need to be put into residential care yet. That may mean that you have them live with you. That might mean that you need to have some help to take care of your parent or grandparent. There may be problems with trying to take care of the rest of your family and work and have a personal life while you are also being a caretaker to your loved one.
11 December 2018
Going away on a trip can be complicated when you're a pet owner. It's important to know that your pet is in good hands while you're gone. There are many options to consider for your pet sitting needs, but perhaps the best option is in-home pet sitting. In-home pet sitting means that a trained professional comes to your house to look after your pet. Here are some benefits to consider, to help you decide if this is the right option for you:
10 October 2018
Taking care of an elderly loved one, whether it's for minor things around the home or major issues with health care, takes up a lot of precious time. When you hire a home health care aide, you have more time for the important things in life, the ones that really matter. 1. Going For Walks Walking is one of the best ways for an elderly person to get exercise, but the fresh air and scenery shouldn't be overlooked as valuable stimulants.
10 September 2018
When you have had surgery and are ready to come home, you probably aren't completely healed. Insurance generally won't let you stay in the hospital that long. You get to stay in the hospital as long as it takes for you to get healthy enough to be released, either to home or to a further care center. So, there's a good chance that you need to have some continuing medical care when you get home, depending on what your surgery was for.
15 August 2018
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as the American population ages, more and more older adults are being injured from falls. In fact, by the year 2030, they estimate an unbelievable seven people will die every hour from a fall. According to the National Safety Council, the current statistics are an older adult dies every 20 minutes from a fall. Even if a fall isn't fatal, it can dramatically reduce the quality of life.
12 June 2018
A stroke can change your life severely, with recovery possibly taking years or the effects lasting the rest of your life. Although you will depend on your doctor and therapists, once you get home, you need to manage your personal safety and day-to-day living with thoughtful care, and that means making every room in your house safer and more practical, to meet your needs. 1. Safety In The Bathroom Even for able-bodied people, the bathroom can be a hazardous place.
5 June 2018
If you provide a lot of care and assistance to your senior parent who lives alone at home, there may come a point when you cannot handle all the work your parent needs. For many adults in your situation, it can be hard to know when to seek professional help for a senior parent in this position. If you are wondering if your parent could benefit from in-home health care services, here are three sure signs that your parent is ready for this.
30 May 2018
When individuals start to reach an advanced age, they may find that they will require an increasing amount of help in order to care for themselves. If you have a loved one that is starting to encounter this problem, there are some important ways that an in-home senior care service can benefit you. Provide Basic Monitoring And Medical Care One of the more important services that senior assistance providers can offer is helping with meeting some basic medical needs.
29 May 2018
Watching someone that you care about struggle with a disability is never an easy feat. You have an up-close and personal view of their life, so you see many of the challenges that they go through. It's hard to know that the very activities that seem to be so easy for you are way more difficult for the disabled person in your life. If you're serious about lightening their load and helping to make things easier for them, see why you should talk to them about getting in-home caretaker services.
28 May 2018
As a parent, you want to be sure that your children are entering a daycare that is safe and that will provide the best possible care. As an adult child, you also want the best possible and safest care for your elderly parents. Similarly, you need a checklist for either type of care in order to ensure the best possible choice. The following is a checklist for in home senior care, so that you know exactly what to look for, and what to avoid.
26 May 2018
