4 Qualities the Ideal Caregiver Possesses in Gainesville, GA
Looking for the ideal caregiver for a loved one is going to be an important process. You want to not only ensure that the person who will be coming to your loved one’s home is trustworthy and honest, you also want them to be experience. For elderly patients who require some type of in home […]
Elder Care in Flowery Branch, GA – Senior Adults and their Sleep Patterns
Some adults find that their sleep patterns change as they age. It can be more difficult to fall asleep and they awaken more times in the night. The overall sleep time is about the same or maybe slightly less than 8 hours. Because the person is having difficulty falling and staying asleep, they may spend […]
Alzheimer’s Music Fest – Marietta, GA
MARK your calendars for July 26, 2014, 12:00 PM – 10:00 pm, it’s the Alzheimer’s Music Fest along with Caring Together in Hope Home Care Matters is proud to be one of the sponsors for this event & we are inviting you to come join us for a day of music (30 bands inside & […]
Strategies for Communicating Better with Senior Care Providers in Gainesville, GA
In the world of senior care, communication is extremely important to giving and receiving the best possible care. Communication is vital to building healthy, trusting relationships. Consider the following strategies for establishing better communication with senior care providers. Be honest and open – If you want the caregiver to feel comfortable communicating with you, then […]
One Son's Story: What I Learned from Home Care Services in Flowery Branch, GA
It was more than four years ago when I was dragged from a deep sleep to the ringing of the house phone. I remember squinting around the room, trying to catch the time, and noticing that it was just after three in the morning. The answering machine grabbed the call at the other end of […]
Elderly Care in Flowery Branch, GA – Emotional and Physical Effects on Family Caregivers
As Americans enter their 40s, they often find themselves assuming caregiver roles for their senior parents or other elderly family members. When a chronic condition like Alzheimer’s is involved, caregivers just like you find their caregiver duties take up increasing amounts of their time, energy and financial resources. If you are in this stage of […]
How being a Caregiver in Flowery Branch, GA can be Preventive Medicine
Being a caregiver is a great responsibility and it can also be considered ‘preventive medicine.’ If you have never heard of that term before, consider this: when you take measures to encourage positive future health and well-being for yourself, then you are taking part in preventive medicine. When you take doctor’s directives and potentially even medication or […]
Boosting Brain Health with Great Senior Care Strategies in Flowery Branch, GA
One of the biggest fears of growing older is memory loss. Studies have shown that by late middle age, the brain loses one percent of its cells every year. However, with the right combination of physical and mental activity, memory loss may be delayed or prevented. Senior care can be helpful in giving the brain […]
Home Care Matters Staff Spotlight, Flowery Branch, GA
Home Care Matters Staff Spotlight: we would like to introduce & welcome some of our ‘old’ & new Staff additions. First, let’s meet, Sykwana (Sky) Lavant. Technically, Sky is not new to our company; she’s been a beloved member of our team as one of our lead Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s) both with clients […]
Home Care in Gainesville, GA – Providing Care for your Spouse with Alzheimer’s
How do I love thee? There are definite rewards for caring for a spouse who needs constant assistance. You are already comfortable with your spouse, and they are with you. Their habits, preferences and personality quirks are already known to you. There is no embarrassment with private needs like toileting and bathing. You are familiar […]