2015

Facts About Special Respite Co-Op Groups For Caregivers

Taking care of someone, especially someone elderly with a lot of medical problems, can be tough, making it hard to find time for yourself and other family members. For many caregivers and their families, the cost of hiring a home health aide can be too expensive. The good news is you can find someone to help you get a break, and the help can come from someone that is experiencing the same issues of caregiving as you.…

How A Home Health Nurse Can Help Your Parent With Dementia

When you have an elderly parent that you care for, you may struggle to ensure that they always have everything that they need and that they are safe and secure in their home. This care can be especially difficult if your parent also suffers from dementia. As their dementia progresses, you may find yourself struggling to keep up with all of their needs and monitor them as their their confusion, wandering behaviors, and other symptoms increase.…

Hiring Senior Home Care For Your Loved One With A Cardiac Arrhythmia

If you are participating in the selection of a home care attendant for your senior loved one with a cardiac arrhythmia, you probably have special needs beyond basic geriatric care. Hiring someone with familiarity with cardiac patients can be a big plus, especially when it comes to common problems with heart rhythms. Read on to learn about three types of arrhythmias and what your home care provider should know. Atrial Fibrillation…

4 Ways To Help A Senior With Mobility Issues

Whether they’re due to an illness or injury, mobility issues are quite common in seniors. Not being able to do simple tasks, such as taking a walk or working in the garden, can be very frustrating. If your elderly loved is not as mobile as before, you can do something about it. Here are four ways to help a senior with mobility issues. Make Certain Home Modifications If your senior loved one has limited mobility, it is probably very difficult for him to get around the house.…