Top 5 Questions To Ask When Hiring A Caregiver For Your Loved One

Posted on 18 January 2017

While you may desire to provide for all the needs of your aging parent, it may not always be possible. You may have to work or take your children to after school activities. Hiring a caregiver is an excellent solution, as you can arrange to have the worker take over the hours you are otherwise engaged. When going through the hiring process, it is important to ask the right questions so you employ a trustworthy individual who matches the personality of your loved one. [Read More]

Time For Assisted Living? 3 Steps To Make The Transition Easier

Posted on 13 January 2017

Growing old is never easy, especially when it begins to interfere with your ability to care for yourself. If you've decided that it's time to move to an assisted living facility, make sure that the transition goes as smoothly as possible. Change can be stressful. However, with some careful planning, you can alleviate some of that stress. Here are three simple suggestions that will help you make the transition from independence to assistance. [Read More]

Different Signs Your Parent Has Alzheimer's: What a Caregiver Can Expect

Posted on 13 January 2017

It can be difficult in the beginning to determine whether someone has Alzheimer's. Someone may write their memory loss off to just being old and forgetting a few things. If your grandparent is showing even a small amount of mental decline, the problem could be Alzheimer's, or it could simply be due to becoming older. Below is some more information about this so you can be the best caregiver that you can. [Read More]

Preparing For A Home Health Care Visit: Three Things To Consider

Posted on 9 January 2017

In-home health care can be a great benefit for your loved one, and it can help to relieve some of the burden you feel as a caregiver. If you are planning on having a home health care worker assist with your loved one's care, there are a few things you should to prepare for this transition. Use this guide to help prepare for your loved one's first visit. Create An Emergency Contact List [Read More]

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Home Health: Finding Hope for You and Your Loved One

As a young adult, my parents were always there for me to lend a hand when I needed it the most. But as the years went by, I found that my elderly parents needed me more than I needed them. My mother's health failed, and my father developed dementia. I'm divorced with three kids and work two jobs to provide for them. My responsibilities keep me from providing the care my elderly loved ones need the most. After talking to my best friend about my troubles, they suggested that I get help from home health care. Home health care provides the majority of my parents' health needs, which allows me to feel better about everything. I no longer feel guilty that I can't be there for my loved ones. My blog can show you how to cope with your aging parents' growing needs properly. Thanks for stopping by.

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