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Independent vs. Assisted Living: What to Know and How to Decide
Growing old isn’t as burdensome as one presumes; as long as it’s done right. The dilemma majority of the seniors face is in deciding whether to live independently or to reach out for assistance. This dilemma becomes all the more agonizing if one suffers from any form of illness or disability. Thus preventing them from ...
Transitions – New Progress – Caring of Our Loved Ones
When we think about the future, we think about our children's college education, wedding costs, retirement funds, and saving for our future. But there is one more thing we forget to include and that is having a care plan for our aging parent or loved ones. Normally we only think about caring for them when ...
Having “THE TALK” With Mom Or Dad
Having THE TALK with Mom or Dad
In many cases, our loved ones age quite gracefully and are able to remain with complete independence at quite an advanced age. In other circumstances, limitations may set in earlier. Regardless, it is recommended that family members initiate discussions with an elderly or disabled loved one to be sure ...
What problems do FAMILY caregivers face when taking care of a loved one?
Family caregivers have arguably one of the toughest jobs, a job which often might turn out to be thankless. Majority of family caregivers do not receive any form of compensation for their services and have to put up with a lot of sacrifices in terms of their personal space, time and even livelihood. Here are ...
5 Meaningful Activities for Loved Ones as a Family Caregiver
Family Caregiver
As a family caregiver, it is imperative that you plan enough meaningful activities for the loved ones that you are responsible for. Without proper and enough activities, loved ones in care might not get enough exercise and might withdraw within themselves, which isn't good for their mental or physical health. Some of the meaningful ...
Home Health Care
What is Home Health Care?
Home Health Care consists of a wide range of medical services that is given wherever you call home. The goal of care is treat an illness or injury. It is to help you recover from an illness, regain your strength and help you get back on your feet as soon as ...
Personal Home Care Assistant Services
What is personal home care?
Personal home care is a non-medical professional caregiver serviced by a licensed agency to help clients in their home with activities of daily living (ADLs).
How is it different from Home Health Care or Hospice Care?
Personal home care provides non-medical services such as personal hygiene, transportation, toileting, light housekeeping, medication assistance, ...