As a caregiver of an loved one your days are long and filled with responsibilities. Taking care of yourself is at the end of the list – and it stays there. You may feel run down, lethargic and like yo...
What is Respite Care? Respite care is a type of assistance that allows the family carer to take a break from care-giving. This type of care focuses on helping family carers recharge, ease their stress...
Faith is one of our carers. Once you meet her, you’ll know why. It’s not just her 2 years of professional caregiving experience, it’s the way she cares that makes her special. Since everyone who meet...
Preventing Falls in Seniors: Ensuring Safety and Independence Falls pose one of the greatest dangers to a senior’s independence and self-sufficiency. More than one-third of people aged 65 and older fa...
There is often a lot of resistance and hesitation when it comes to hiring home-based care services. Many people don’t like admitting that they need help with daily activities, and family members don’t...
As a caregiver, you probably hear “Take care of yourself” more often than not. It can seem an impossible task. Caring for an aging loved one is an all-encompassing task on top of your other responsibi...
We live in a mobile society, and that means that adult children are not always going to live in close proximity to aging parents. This makes it difficult to ensure their daily needs are addressed, esp...