August 15, 2023
In-Home Care
Senior In-Home Care Provider
9 Critical Questions to Ask In-Home Care Providers Do you know what questions to ask a senior in-home care provider? Family caregivers often come to the realization they need help caring for a senior parent or other loved one when they consider their other responsibilities at work and home. However, giving up some of the […]
Caregiver Rituals – Some Final Thoughts
Caregiver Rituals – Some Final Thoughts | The last three posts here have been about caregiver rituals and how they can help caregivers keep their sanity. They allow you to calm your mind and centre yourself, both before and after your day. But some people may be having troubles getting into the swing of their […]
6 Evening Rituals Caregivers Can Use to End Their Day
6 Evening Rituals for Caregivers | Evening rituals are just as important as morning rituals for the caregiver! In Part 2 of this three-part series, we talked about “5 Morning Rituals Caregivers Can Use to Jumpstart Their Day!” [Link: READ THE BLOG HERE] In this post, Part 3, we see how evening rituals can help you […]
How Rituals Can Help Caregivers – The Difference Between Rituals, Routines, and Habits | Part 1 of 3
How Rituals Can Help Caregivers | Caregivers can easily become overwhelmed. Providing in-home care for parents and loved ones is difficult enough. But combine that with work, family, and other demands on their time, and it’s not hard to see how caregiver compassion fatigue can set in. Rituals can help by giving caregivers the opportunity […]
Caregiver Tips: Become a Better Communicator
Become a Better Communicator | Strong communication skills are a necessity for caregivers. Yet too often we fall into the same old communication ruts. Sometimes this is because of stress and fatigue. Sometimes this is because we feel we know “what’s best” for our parent or loved one, so we dismiss many of their concerns. […]
Why Behaviors Change in Later Life, and What We Can Do to Help
Why Behaviors Change in Later Life There can be several reasons why behaviors change later in life. Some can be serious, so it’s always important to involve your parent’s primary care provider (doctor, nurse practitioner, etc.) in the process. Why Behaviors Change in Later Life; Three Common Reasons: Cognitive changes Physical changes “Too much on […]
Private or Professional Agency? In-Home Care Decisions for Families
Home Care: If you or an aging loved one could benefit from some in-home care to assist with daily tasks and activities, then you may be in the midst of sorting through possible options. Home Care Decisions: Private or Professional Agency? | For seniors that want to remain in their own home instead of moving […]
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