Tag Archives: home care
3 More Ways How Nurses Save Lives
Homebound individuals who currently need the help of a home health care provider, can benefit from the services of a skilled nurse. These nurses are capable of executing minor yet proper medical procedures that can be administered at home for those who enjoy the comforts of their abode. There are different certified home health care … Continue reading
The Power of Words: What You Should Not Say to Your Senior Loved One
Words are powerful. They can either uplift or break a person’s spirit. This holds especially true for elders. It is probably because old age makes a person more sensitive. When taking care of your senior loved one, you should be extra careful about the things you say to them to avoid hurting their feelings. Allied … Continue reading
The Dark Side: 5 Things No One Tells You About Geriatric Depression
It is okay to feel sad and blue sometimes. These feelings are a normal part of everyday life. However, you should not confuse sadness with depression. Depression is a mood disorder wherein a person experiences profound sadness that lasts for weeks, months, or years. Contrary to what other people think, depression does not discriminate. It … Continue reading
6 Ways to Take a Break from Caregiving
Enjoying your personal space and spending leisure time sound like an impossible luxury to a busy caregiver. But you deserve it – as well as the senior you’re taking care of. Put it in your daily to-dos. Allow yourself to rest without feeling guilty about it and find time to do things you enjoy on … Continue reading
How Having a Personal Caregiver Promotes Independence Among Seniors
Our senior loved ones are quite sensitive when we talk about senior care. They might think that we are planning to send them to a community care center or to a nursing home. With the idea of being in these places, it does not motivate them to socialize or even take good care of their … Continue reading
