Suicide has been part of our history for many, many years – yet it seems to be growing, and that growth brings on much anguish for the family and friends who survive. Knowing some of the suicide warning signs can help us be proactive in helping someone in distress. We family members need to be Read More
Stress: A By-Product of Alzheimer’s Disease
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. We are seeing lots of information on promoting awareness, raising funds for research and getting a good diagnosis, both online and in the news. But the result of all this media coverage is an underlying stress – not just for those dealing with the illness (both patients and care providers), Read More
Why Everyone Needs an Advocate During a Hospital Stay
Having a companion by your side on the day of surgery and at bedside as much as possible following surgery has many benefits. Planning ahead and arranging for a spouse, family member, or friend to be your advocate is time well spent. No matter how accepting and matter-of-fact we are about the plan for surgery, Read More
Paying Privately for a Caregiver – Warning Ahead!
Mom or Dad needs help in the home, and you think you can find a caregiver on your own and cut costs – but what you don’t know about paying privately for a caregiver could cost you big. So, move into the role as an employer with your eyes wide open. Dad has Alzheimer’s, and Read More
Keeping Seniors and People with Disabilities Safe and Healthy During Emergencies
Planning for emergencies can feel stressful, but for those taking care of a senior or someone with a disability or serious health condition, having a detailed emergency plan in place is essential. Caring for aging parents or someone with functional limitations and keeping that person safe and healthy in an emergency situation requires a little 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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