Four Reasons Your Senior Doesn’t Seem to Appreciate All that You Do
You might have heard people saying that caregiving is a thankless task and that can be true. If you’re looking for rewards or appreciation for all that you do, you might be feeling a little bit dejected right about now. There are lots of reasons why you might have those emotions. It’s Difficult […]
Home Care Matters Sponsors “Dementia & Type 2 Diabetes” with Approved Senior Network
For Immediate Release: Home Care Matters of Flowery Branch, Georgia, sponsored the first episode of the Approved Senior Network’s new Facebook Live Video program: “Dementia and Type 2 Diabetes” with Valerie VanBooven RN BSN as the Host. View the full Episode Right Here: View the full transcript here: Sponsored by Home Care Matters […]
Is Your Parent at Risk for Arrhythmia?
Arrhythmia is a condition that occurs when the heart doesn’t beat in an organized and controlled pattern. It occurs when the electrical system that controls how the heart beats doesn’t work right and sends irregular signals. In some cases, the arrhythmia is just a nuisance, but it can also be dangerous, even leading to death. […]
Is MS Linked to Cancer?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complicated disease that affects around 1 million people in the United States. It is a lifelong disease that has no cure. Unfortunately, in addition to being difficult to live with, a new study indicates that having MS may also increase the chances of getting cancer. […]
What Can You Do if You’re Noticing Signs of Burnout?
As a caregiver, you can be especially prone to something called burnout. It’s a problem, based on having spent so much time and energy taking care of others and neglecting yourself. You can try to run from burnout, but you won’t escape it unless you’re willing to do the work and take care of you. […]
Four Reasons Other Family Members Get Weird about Caregiving
Your other family members could make your job as a caregiver much easier or they can make it more difficult. When they do complicate things, it might be hard for you to believe that they’re not doing it just for spite. Family dynamics are something you might have to examine in more detail. […]
