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Apr 25, 2019
Taking Risks Can Be Empowering
Senior Care & Aging

“ We want autonomy for ourselves and safety for those we love. That remains the main problem and paradox for the frail. Many of the things that we want for those we care about are things that we would adamantly oppose for ourselves because they would ...
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Apr 25, 2019
The Importance of Medication Reminders
Essential Caregiver Skills

Non-medical home care often includes the service of “medication reminders” for people who have prescription medicines to take. It might seem odd that someone needs a reminder when there are pill boxes with the days of the week and more, but it’s an ...
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Apr 25, 2019
The Gift of Sharing Your Wishes and Getting Your Affairs in Order
Senior Care & Aging

As a family caregiver to both of my parents, I have learned the importance of communication. When you can openly discuss wishes, preferences, or future plans, it can take a burden off of you as a caregiver and allow your loved one to feel that they still ...
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Mar 28, 2019
The Top 3 Challenges for Family Caregivers Today
Essential Caregiver Skills

We asked Barry J. Jacobs, a clinical psychologist and family therapist who has also been a family caregiver, what challenges family caregivers these days. Mr. Jacobs is also the author of “ The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers: Looking After ...
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Mar 28, 2019
Emergency Plan: Do You Have One?
Senior Care & Aging

How do you plan for an emergency for someone who needs help with their daily activities? If someone cannot run from a fire or drive away from a flood, the options to help might seem limited. The National Safety Council lists “natural and environmental ...
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Mar 28, 2019
Medicare, Medicaid and Home Care
Senior Care & Aging

Here’s the situation: people are living longer, but not always healthier and therefore may need more assistance as they age. At the same time, family members are often stretched too thin to provide all the help someone living with a chronic condition may ...
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Feb 26, 2019
Yes, You Can Reduce the Risk of Falls in the Home
Senior Care & Aging

There are many reasons that some people may be more likely to fall and get hurt, but many times falls are preventable. The National Council on Aging notes that “falling is not an inevitable result of aging” even though falls are the leading cause of fatal ...
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Feb 26, 2019
The 4 Most Surprising Bathroom Hazards for the Elderly
Essential Caregiver Skills

Bathrooms can be a perilous place in the house, especially for people who are older or living with a chronic condition that can make falls more likely. Much like the kitchen, this is a risky space in the home with slippery surfaces and sharp objects. One ...
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Feb 26, 2019
New Study Shows Benefits of Person-Directed Care in the Home
Senior Care & Aging

A new study shows the positive impact of person-directed care on people who need assistance with activities of daily living. A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine recently found that, “The findings suggest that disability may be ...
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