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
What is a Care Manager?
You’ve heard the term Care Manager. But, who and what does a care manager do? An Aging Life Care Manager™ acts as a coach to help family members get the best care for their loved one. They can help with the plethora of challenges faced when dealing with an aging or disabled loved one. Whether you Read More
Volunteerism: Good for Your Health & Spirit!
By Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC Years ago I directed an Alzheimer’s Respite program and my most dedicated volunteer was a retired nurse with the patience of a saint. Ester was volunteering well into her 90’s and always took the most anxious participant to companion with for the entire afternoon. When I asked her why Read More
Holiday Stress for Seniors
While the holidays are typically a time of great joy, they can also be a time of stress, especially for the elderly. The holidays can be a very emotional time of year, and along with all the happiness of the season can come some great sadness. Holiday stress for seniors can be particularly hard on Read More
Dementia and the Holidays
Dealing with dementia is difficult. Dealing with dementia and the holidays can be down right brutal. An individual with a dementia can be easily overwhelmed by all of the activities of holiday celebrations and become overly anxious, depressed or more confused. Most individuals with dementia do relatively well with set routines and naturally pull back Read More
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