What are the psychological and physical benefits of companion care? Human beings were not meant to be alone. Unfortunately, that happens too frequently to the elderly population. As they age, many feel isolated and depressed because the need for touch and companionship is not met. Often, the elderly are isolated in nursing homes, or if […]
What’s the difference? It can be difficult to realize that an aging parent requires assistance. Providing care ourselves is often something we would like to do. But, this becomes difficult with job, family, and other life commitments competing for our time. Living far away from loved ones in a nursing home reduces social interaction and […]
When a loved one is hospitalized, the main focus of the family is being there for their loved one to make their treatment and recovery time in the hospital the best and most effective it can be. Spending time with the patient to help ease their stress, alleviate their fears, and provide for their practical […]
Junk mail, spam emails and telemarketing calls can be a heavy burden for older adults. As people age, their natural ability to make decisions begins to decline. The pile of mail in the mailbox becomes difficult to sort. The offer that is too good to be true gets harder to turn down. The dining room […]
With the continued aging of the population and the desire many people have to age in their own home, long-distance caregiving is becoming more important. Many people think of caregiving as something that must be done day in and day out alongside the aging individual. In fact, many people act as caregivers while living an […]
Daily living for seniors is chock-full of small moments. There are moments of joy, moments of reflection, and sometimes, moments of adventure. Inevitably, there are even frustrating moments, usually resulting from limitations. It’s common for everyday tasks to become a little more difficult as people age, and if you are less seasoned, you should strive […]
Working as a caregiver for the elderly, disabled, or ill is a great way to give back to your community while providing comfort and an easier way of life to those in need. While working as a caregiver is rewarding in itself, it can also quickly become stressful and overwhelming on the caregiver themselves. Knowing […]
Each New Year brings certain law changes; sometimes, these impact seniors and caregivers and sometimes, they don’t. Many are confused over what has changed and what has not changed in the tax code for 2019. We will investigate how the government will tax medical expenses going forward. Are there any new tax deductions for caregivers? […]
Seniors have lived full robust lives in a world and society very different from today. As you are now retired and gotten older, you have now found ordinary household tasks rather difficult and even impossible or dangerous. You may feel your strong independent lifestyle threatened. The ability to stay as independent as possible is […]
