Alzheimers is a form of dementia that can affect a person’s thinking, memory, and general behavior. Alzheimers is the most common form of dementia and generally worsens as time goes by. The progressive decline in mental behavior derives from the nature of the disease. It damages and destroys brain cells, which leads to the mental […]
Giving your feet a hand: Senior skincare isn’t all about looking younger and protecting our loved ones from skin cancer and other results of UV rays; it can also help to prevent foot pain! Due to an increased risk of damage to nerves and blood vessels, help you loved ones out by introducing senior skincare […]
Providing Excellent Care Giving: Premier Caregiver Services If someone is prepared to go the extra mile, they will do everything they can to help or to make something succeed. That person goes above and beyond their duty while exceeding expectations. The expression “going the extra mile” probably comes from the Bible, when Jesus declares in […]
Choosing a Caregiver One of the most difficult decisions a family or POA (Power of Attorney) has to make is choosing a caregiver service to use for their loved one or family member. An even more difficult task is finding an excellent caregiver that fits well with their loved one. As of 2004, they estimated […]
Adult children faced with an aging parent, failing health issues, and senior home care often create friction among themselves, sometimes reverting back to old oppressive moments of sibling rivalry, when making choices for Dad and Mom. Everyone cares about what happens but may not agree on the same decisions, which triggers misunderstandings and conflicts. Compromising […]
As a Care Manager, it is not uncommon to get calls from our caregivers stating that their client with dementia “turned angry” or “aggressive” in an instant. He or she threw a tantrum or they “lost it”. These tantrums can be vocal and or physical – they can involve shouting, becoming upset, throwing things, physically […]