How Can You Tell You’re Getting Overwhelmed?
Overwhelm is never fun. But when you’re a caregiver, getting overwhelmed makes it incredibly difficult for you to do the things you have to do to take care of your senior and yourself. Here’s how you can tell you’re starting to get overwhelmed so that you can start to take action quickly and do what […]
Four Things Your Senior Can Start Doing to Ease Anxiety
Anxiety in aging family members is more common than most people realize. Taking a proactive stance about your senior’s anxiety instead of ignoring it can help her to find solutions that work for her. Exercising According to Her Doctor’s Advice Exercise helps your senior on so many levels and if her doctor […]
Home Care Matters Sponsored A Fall Prevention Course
January 2020 Home Care Matters sponsored a Fall Prevention course for residents for a private senior community in Flowery Branch. Many thanks to our presenters and experts, Emma Harrington from the Shepherd Center and Elizabeth Head, from the Georgia Department of Public Health. We had a fun morning, full room and everyone left with useful […]
What Can You Do for a Senior Recovering from Surgery?
Surgery may be the best option for your senior, but it’s a solution that can take an awful lot out of your elderly family members. She needs time to heal and she needs to be as safe as possible while she’s recovering. Here’s what you can do. Clear a Path, if Necessary Scope […]
Are You Overcommitting Yourself?
There’s so much to do as a caregiver and you’re likely on the go all the time. But are you saying yes to activities and tasks that you know you don’t have time to handle? That’s more common than you might think and there can be some simple fixes for that problem. Buy […]
Does the Way a Senior Eats Affect Inflammation?
Inflammation in the body can make many chronic diseases that are common in older adults worse. Some of the conditions affected by inflammation are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, diabetes, and heart disease. While there is no cure for these diseases, making dietary changes can help to improve them. One dietary change that some experts recommend is […]
Skin Care Tips That Ease Dry, Itching Skin
If your parent’s skin is dry and itching, it’s important to get it under control. It can be a sign of a skin condition like rosacea or eczema. Neither is dangerous, but a doctor should diagnose it and come up with a treatment plan. It could just be dry skin. If your mom or dad […]
How Do You Avoid Quitting Your Job and Being a Family Caregiver?
You like your job, but your dad needs care. To save money, you’re planning to help him with his care needs. How do you avoid quitting your job while also being your dad’s carer? Is it possible to do both? The average age of a family caregiver is 49. This means most […]
Hoping to Boost Your Mom’s Seafood Intake? Try These Fish
The benefits of seafood are plentiful. Many fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These oils help with skin health, raise good cholesterol levels, and offer protein without lots of saturated fat. If your mom isn’t a big fan of fish, you should try these fish that are milder in taste and very versatile. […]
How to Plan and Arrange Elder Care for Your Dad
Planning and arranging elder care takes time. When you’ve noticed your dad is forgetting to take medications and wearing the same clothes for days at a time, he may need help. A lack of hygiene, a messy, unorganized home, and spoiled groceries that haven’t been discarded are other signs he could use help. […]
