Dad’s Losing His Hearing, How Will You Communicate?
Hearing loss affects half of all U.S. men and women over the age of 75. The loss of hearing occurs gradually, but it can lead to difficulties hearing what a medical professional recommends, when a phone or doorbell rings, or when a smoke alarm goes off. Your dad’s hearing is getting worse. You’re not sure […]
What is a Pulmonary Embolism?
While you likely started your caregiver journey with your elderly parent because they were suffering from particular health challenges or personal limitations that kept them from being able to handle their daily needs on their own, it is vital that you are always vigilant about the issues that might arise during their later years. One […]
Understanding and Respecting Diversity
Caregiver in Carmichael CA We hear a great deal about celebrating diversity, but it seems that before we can celebrate differences, we need to understand and respect them. But how do we do that? And is it fair to expect our seniors, for example, to understand things that, at least in some cases, are so […]
Warning Signs of Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver in Carmichael CA When people choose to care for an elderly loved one, their life radically changes. Suddenly, the person caring for their loved one has to adapt to a new schedule that involves medication reminders, personal hygiene and nutritional needs are met, and keeping their loved one as involved in family and other […]