Archive for Senior Home Care

When is it Time to Share Control?


Sometimes, the senior individual is so fearful of losing control that he or she does just that – loses control.

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THE FOUR STAGES OF CAREGIVING


If you are you providing unpaid assistance to a spouse, relative, or friend who is ill, disabled, or needs help with basic activities of daily living you are a caregiver.

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Caring for Mom or Dad: The Personal Care Agreement


A Personal Care Agreement (sometimes called a Personal Services Agreement) can be an effective way to avoid misunderstandings that could otherwise arise.

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Retirement Communities are Part of the Continuum


Aging in place harkens back to a time when caring for our elders at home was not only common place, but expected. Over the years, our ideas about aging have metamorphosized in America; taking care of elders at home, old folks homes, nursing homes, NORCs (naturally occurring retirement communities), assisted living, CCRCs (continuing care retirement communities), retirement [...]

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It Takes a Village to Raise a Village


Image via Wikipedia New Elder Communities Take Root Where We Already Live. Written By: Christopher Van De Moortel, President Aging in Place and Senior Villages are beginning to sweep the country. Each “village” may vary slightly in their approach to helping seniors remain in their homes, but most have a combination of volunteer services and third [...]

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Active Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Strategies


Early on in our venture to help seniors stay in their homes, we came across a few interesting clients who suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease. We quickly learned that strategies to actively work with each client needed to be employed. Moreover, we realized that we needed to be caring for the caregiver. Mr. B. had moderate [...]

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Universal Design Enhances Home Care for Seniors


Home care for seniors continues to become more popular than it was 10 years ago, let alone a generation ago. As assisted living costs increase, so does the desire of the elderly and disabled to reside in an independent living environment; to age in place in their own homes, not some retirement community. Non-medical home [...]

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Companies take In-Home Services for Seniors to a New Level


Adults concerned about finding in-home services for mom or dad now have another option.

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Caring for a Spouse with Dementia Leaves Caregiver at Risk


Elderly people who care for a spouse who has dementia are at increased risk of developing dementia themselves

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When Low Vision Endangers Health


Side effects of visual impairment can include hoarding or extreme clutter. When seniors can’t see what they are throwing out, they may be less inclined to do so.

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Sleep’s Importance in Aging Well

January 26, 2012
by: Care For You • Articles, Nutrition

When is it Time to Share Control?

January 10, 2012
by: Care For You • Articles, Senior Helpers, Senior Home Care

You Are Old Father William

December 15, 2011
by: Care For You • Articles, Exercise

Studies on a Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease

October 25, 2011
by: Care For You • Alzheimers Care, Articles, Exercise