You’re probably well aware that being a family caregiver to an older relative is stressful. Unfortunately, caregivers often experience higher levels of stress than other
The team at Home Care Matters celebrated one of our favorite long-time clients 99th birthday with a party at our offices on July 22, 2019. Mrs.
According to the National Institute on Aging, 13.8 million older adults in the United States live alone. This can lead to loneliness and social isolation.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
Respiratory issues give your senior problems on multiple fronts. The biggest problem is of course that her body needs oxygen in order to keep functioning.
