Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when you’re responsible for their well-being on a daily basis. The demands of caregiving can often lead to exhaustion and burnout, which is why respite care plays a crucial role in providing much-needed relief. In this blog post, we will explore five reasons Read More
Category: Home Health Care Services
Alzheimer Awareness Month: Occupying Busy Hands in September
September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In honor of those who are caring for a senior with this cognitive disorder, we are hoping to make your experience better with some soothing information. If you are caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s or dementia, their anxiety and agitation may manifest themselves as fidgety hands. If you see Read More
Experience Makes A Difference
When you know it’s time to bring in-home care for your loved one, there are many things to think about and decisions to be made. Most families will have little to no experience at all in providing any kind of personal care assistance with activities of daily living. You may want to try to “go Read More
How to Successfully Transition to In-Home Care
To many seniors, in-home care sounds frightening. Why would a seemingly capable person need help from a stranger? Your loved one may feel intimidated or stressed, but Granny NANNIES is here to make sure the transition to in-home care goes smoothly for your loved one. In-home care is exactly what it sounds like—your loved one Read More
Catching Strokes Early
The long-standing basics for catching strokes early may be familiar to you, as they start with the first three letters of the word stroke, STR: Ask the person you suspect has suffered a stroke if they can SMILE, TALK in a simple sentence, and RAISE both of their arms in the air. But the newish Read More