How much weight do you think you can lift? Maybe 50 or 60 pounds at a time? The National Institute on Occupational Safety and Hazards states that one person should not lift more than 35 pounds when moving another person on their own. You may know that you are not able to physically lift your Read More
Be Aware of Home Repair Scammers
If you are a homeowner you are well aware of the work that comes along with that title. It’s important when you are in need of home repairs to be well informed about the people you hire. Older adults are targeted by home repair scammers because they often own the home outright and have good Read More
Benefits of Hiring Your Caregiver through an Agency
Mom or Dad needs help at home. You think you can find a caregiver on your own so you keep costs low. But, what you don’t know about paying for an independent caregiver could cost you big. There are many advantages of hiring your caregiver through an agency. Benefits of Hiring Your Caregiver through an Agency Protect yourself by using Read More
What Do Caregivers Do?
At Eldercare Services we are often asked, “What do caregivers do?” Caregivers, otherwise known as personal attendants, can do many things to help seniors and others with disabilities live more independently. Probably the most important roles of a well matched caregiver is to offer meaningful companionship. Caregivers typically choose their field of work because they find Read More
Caring for a Spouse: Finding Balance
Many of us will find ourselves in the role of caring for a spouse or a partner in our later years – it can begin as early as our 50’s but might not be such a burden until we are in our 80’s and have health challenges as well. The role of a spouse often Read More
Emergency Preparedness Plan for Caregivers
As a caregiver, one of your most important responsibilities is to keep everyone safe and to have a plan of action for emergency situations. When a crisis happens (medical emergency, natural disaster), you have to be able to think about the person you are caring for, and how you might best help them in that emergency Read More
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