As your senior’s caregiver, you’re going to spend a lot of time helping her to avoid accidents and injuries that can not only be painful, but that can land her in the hospital if they’re bad enough. That’s definitely worth taking some extra time and addressing some of these issues. Talk to Her Doctor about Fall Risk Your senior’s […]
How Do You Bring Up Senior Care When Your Mom Doesn’t Want to Hear It?
Talking to your parent about the need for senior care is hard enough. When your mom refuses to listen, you’ll feel helpless. What do you do when any conversations about the need for caregivers are met with anger and refusal? Enlist the Help of Her Friends. Talk to your mom’s friends. See if any of […]
Are You Experiencing Caregiver Guilt?
When you agreed to take on the role of being a family caregiver for your aging parents, it is likely that you were prepared for some level of stress. You likely knew that those caring for senior adults are at higher risk of experiencing stress and the consequences that can come from stress, and may […]
Tips for Caring for a Senior with Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
Senior Care in Granite Bay CA Alzheimer’s disease impacts more than 5 million people throughout the United States, which means that if you are a family caregiver for an elderly adult who has recently received a diagnosis of this disease, you are certainly not alone. You are at the beginning of a journey that many […]
Are You Missing the Signs that Your Loved One May Need Senior Care?
Senior Care in Granite Bay CA It is difficult to think about your aging loved one ever needing help handling basic daily needs. Not recognizing that your parent needs senior care, however, can leave her with unmet needs and even threaten her health, well-being, and safety as she ages in place. Unfortunately, not all of […]
The Best Pet Picks for Seniors
Senior Care in Granite Bay CA Introducing a pet into a senior’s life opens the door to a multitude of benefits. Not only do pets enrich the quality of life and provide social interaction, they promote physical health of the elderly on many different levels. Lower blood pressure, less depression and stimulated mental functions are […]
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