August 15, 2023
In-Home Care
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. […]
Caregivers: Keep In Balance with the MOVE Method
Caregivers: Keep In Balance | Do you feel selfish for taking time for yourself? It’s a common theme. But the thing is, being a caregiver is a demanding responsibility. You need to keep yourself in good physical, mental, and emotional condition for the sake of your loved one or client. In other words, not taking time […]
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 […]
Thank you George Irwin for your donation!
Blaine Bell owner of Comfort Keepers wants to thank George Irwin and his wife Brenda for their generous donation of 200 face masks! This gift will protect our team of professional caregivers, while they continue the critical work of providing home and facility care to seniors in the Georgian Triangle. Thank You! Comfort Keepers® […]
Six Ways to Help Seniors Prevent Dehydration
Preventing Dehydration in Seniors Help Seniors Prevent Dehydration; staying hydrated is important for maintaining health and keeping critical bodily functions working properly. This can be a challenge for some seniors because of changes that happen with age. Seniors may have a diminished ability to sense thirst, notice changes in body temperature and may be taking […]
Understanding PTSD in Seniors
PTSD in Seniors PTSD develops in approximately 1 in 3 people who go through serious trauma. PTSD in seniors happens to approximately 70-90% of people over 65 years. This can include anything from the death of a loved one, military combat, car accidents, illness or injury, natural disasters, a disease diagnosis or other events that […]
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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