Begin by acknowledging the common struggles seniors face during certain times, such as cold weather, shorter days, holidays, and the absence of loved ones. Emphasize the importance of addressing these feelings and provide a sense of empathy. Understanding Seasonal Blues: Discuss why seniors may experience heightened feelings of sadness during specific seasons. Factors such as Read More
Category: Senior Home Care
One Son or Daughter ALWAYS Does More
One son or daughter always does more to take care of their parents. Circumstances often dictate this, it’s not necessarily anybody being casual or lazy or being thoughtless. Some logistics make it so that one daughter or son usually does more. As elderly parents begin to rely on family for more support, the amount of Read More
Elderly Self-Neglect
Self-neglect is a growing problem among seniors Self-neglect among the elderly is a growing problem that commonly goes unreported, according to a new survey of eldercare experts. The survey which was conducted by the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) finds that self-neglect among seniors is the most common form of elderly abuse/neglect Read More
Is Mom left alone too long because of your busy schedule?
Whether you care for aging parents or an elder spouse, as a caregiver, you may have to decide if it is still possible to leave an elderly person in your care alone for an hour, an afternoon or an entire day. Will they be safe? Will they wander off? Will they let strangers into the Read More
Washing hands while caring for senior is very important
Simply put hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. The transmission of bacteria is more likely to occur from WET skin than from dry skin, so proper drying (in addition to washing) of hands remains our best defense. Hand washing can prevent spread contagious disease Are all drying Read More