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Using Paid Leave to Care for Aging Loved Ones

By |2023-10-17T16:17:56-05:00October 26th, 2023|Categories: Caregivers|Tags: , , , , , , |

Using Paid Leave to Care for Aging Loved Ones You used a half day of paid leave to take your dad to an appointment with his cardiologist. After a hospital stay, you used five days of paid leave to help your mom transition back home. Sound familiar? Sandwich Generation A new study shows men [...]

7 Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress

By |2023-10-17T15:59:33-05:00October 19th, 2023|Categories: Caregivers, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , |

7 Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress You missed an important meeting at work, because your mom fell in the shower. You left your son’s big soccer game to take your dad to a doctor’s appointment. You forgot to make cookies for your daughter’s school bake sale, because you were busy making dinner for your [...]

What Does an In-Home Caregiver Do?

By |2023-08-07T14:16:43-05:00August 10th, 2023|Categories: Home Care|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

What Does an In-Home Caregiver Do? Your dad passed away about three months ago, and you’re beginning to realize just how much your mom depended on him.   He did all the driving… now she rarely leaves her home. He was the cook… now her most of her meals come out of the microwave. [...]

Avoiding Alzheimer’s Burnout

By |2023-06-29T09:35:00-05:00June 22nd, 2023|Categories: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Avoiding Alzheimer’s Burnout Your dad got the diagnosis no one wants to hear - Alzheimer’s disease. It’s heartbreaking to watch him fall victim to confusion and memory loss. The fear that he will wander off or have an accident is overwhelming. His mood swings and unpredictable behavior are exhausting. 24/7, 365 Days a Year [...]

Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Tips for Better Communication

By |2023-06-20T13:07:28-05:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease|Tags: , , , , , |

Alzheimer’s and Dementia - Tips for Better Communication Communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be challenging. “Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease. It robs people of so much - including the ability to clearly communicate and understand what friends and loved ones are saying,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and [...]

Helping Loved Ones With Dementia Get the Nutrition They Need

By |2023-06-12T08:38:30-05:00June 8th, 2023|Categories: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Helping Loved Ones With Dementia Get the Nutrition They Need If you’re caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, you know that encouraging them to eat nutritious meals can be a daily challenge - especially during the middle and late stages of the disease. “We work with many families who are [...]

Alzheimer’s Disease By The Numbers

By |2023-06-01T18:11:30-05:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease|Tags: , , , |

Alzheimer’s Disease By The Numbers Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease actually begins 20 or more years before memory loss and other symptoms develop? “Most people know that Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease, but there’s a lot about the disease that people don’t understand,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager at the HomeCare [...]

When Your Aging Loved Ones Need (But Won’t Accept) Help

By |2023-04-03T12:13:42-05:00March 23rd, 2023|Categories: Home Care|Tags: , , , , , , , |

When Your Aging Loved Ones Need (But Won’t Accept) Help Your dad shouldn’t be driving anymore, but he won’t give up the car keys. Your mom can no longer keep the house clean, but she refuses to hire a cleaning lady. Both of your parents could use a little assistance with day-to-day tasks, but [...]

Does Your Loved One Need a Caregiver?

By |2023-03-01T13:57:28-05:00February 23rd, 2023|Categories: Home Care, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Does Your Loved One Need a Caregiver? The last time you visited your mom, you noticed something was off. Maybe she was a little more forgetful than usual or she struggled to get out of a chair. Perhaps you spied an unopened stack of mail or an unexplained dent in her car.  Although subtle, [...]

Family Caregiving by the Numbers

By |2023-02-10T11:54:54-05:00February 13th, 2023|Categories: Caregivers, Senior Living and Home Care Events|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Family Caregiving by the Numbers Are you currently caring for an aging loved one? If so, you’re definitely not alone.  According to the most recent Caregiving in the U.S. report, nearly one in five (19%) Americans are currently providing care to an adult with health or functional needs. The report also notes that: 24% [...]

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