Understanding the Tier System in Virtual Caregiving
Virtual caregiving can seem complex if you aren’t sure what all it entails when considering this option for a loved one. Check out this tier system breakdown!
Helping Mom Get Used to a New Walker – Home Care Can Help
When your mom needs to learn how to use her new walker, testing it out is important. 24-hour home care can assist with mobility issues. Learn more about safety with walkers.
What’s the Best Alternative to Family Care?
Your mom’s chronic health condition limits her mobility. Your family is doing everything possible to assist her throughout the week, but you all have full-time jobs and families of your own. How can you balance your mom’s needs with your life? If you can’t be a full-time family caregiver, what’s the best alternative? Create a […]
When Is Virtual Caregiving the Right Choice?
Virtual caregiving is a service where your mom has a caregiver checking in to make sure she’s doing okay. She can have a home care aide stop by to help with laundry or other household chores. But a virtual caregiver can check in daily to make sure she’s up and takes her medications. They also […]
What Can a Family Caregiver Expect from Home Care?
Chronic health conditions play a prominent role in an older adult’s ability to age safely and securely when living alone. Your mom has heart disease and needs more help than she used to, so you’ve been helping out. It’s getting hard to figure out how to time everything and still have time for a personal […]
Is a Medic Alert System Enough?
You’ve seen the ads. An older adult falls or has a health emergency, and pushes a button to get help. It seems like the perfect answer when your dad lives alone. Is a medic alert system enough? Medic alert systems connect the person wearing the bracelet or pendant with a button they can push to […]
It’s Your Role to Be Supportive. Can You Do That When You’re Worn Out?
Twenty-eight percent of family caregivers report caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. An increase of 4% increase from 2015. When you’re caring for a parent with dementia, preparation doesn’t come easy. It’s unlikely you’re trained in Alzheimer’s care, which makes it challenging to address all your mom’s care needs. Alzheimer’s can be an […]
Four Things Seniors Should Do Every Night
Having a good nighttime routine can help seniors wind down so they can sleep soundly at night. Many seniors battle anxiety at night, and having a set nighttime routine can help calm down that anxiety. Also making it easier for them to relax and let go of the stress of the day, so that they […]
The Benefits of Post Hospital Care After a Mastectomy
Breast cancer is one of the prevalent forms of cancer in women. A painless lump is often the first sign of this cancer, which is why yearly mammograms are essential. Invasive breast cancer accounts for 81% of all breast cancers, so many women end up having a mastectomy of both breasts to remove the cancerous […]
What Can Virtual Caregiving Help With?
It’s time for your family to consider your mom’s current and future care needs. You might be surprised by how easy it is for her to age at home when she has the right support services. Virtual caregiving is a great option when your mom needs some help, but it’s not necessary to have someone […]
