Home Health Care Agency Directory
At CareBridge Palliative Care Services, we offer specialized care to those facing serious, life-limiting illness. Our team provides medical, social, and spiritual support in the comfort of your home, including symptom management and guidance with treatment choices.
Ask the Experts
Learn how to help a neighbor who is dealing with elder abuse concerns. From understanding HIPPA laws to finding the right resources, we provide tips for advocating for your neighbor's safety and well-being.
Podcast
Diane Carbo discusses the health benefits of elderberries in this episode of Caregiver Relief. Elderberries, particularly the Sambucus Nigra variety, are commonly used medicinal plants with a rich folk medicine history.
Types of Dementia
Discover the common vision problems associated with dementia and learn how to anticipate and address them. From difficulty re-adjusting spatial orientation to misinterpretations of reflections, this article provides insight on how to promote successful outings for those with dementia.
Caregiver Stories
Learn about the dementia bathing issues that can arise with seniors and how you can encourage cleanliness.
Activities
Keep your loved one with dementia safe in the kitchen with these practical and important tips. Learn how to prevent fires and accidents, and how to adapt cooking tasks to your family member's changing abilities.
Aging In Place
Dementia can impact an individual's ability to walk and move about safely. In this blog post, we discuss strategies for assisting with ambulation, fall prevention, and creating a safe environment for those with dementia in a home care setting.
Planning Ahead
Donating one's body to science after death can be a meaningful way to continue helping others even after death.
Financial / Legal
If your sister has misused her power of attorney and stolen from your parents, legal action may be possible. Learn how to seek criminal charges and recoup losses through an elder law or estate attorney. Protect your loved ones from the signs of elder abuse.
Caregiving Issues
Caring for an aging narcissistic parent can be a challenging and difficult experience. Learn from a family caregiver's story and understand the impact of narcissistic tendencies on physical and mental health. Get tips on how to navigate this difficult situation.
Alzheimer's
Don't let the first signs of dementia go unnoticed. Learn about the classic early signs of Alzheimer's and the best methods for slowing or stopping the progression of the disease through diagnosis, medications, and lifestyle changes.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
Vascular dementia is caused by disruptions in blood flow to the brain, often resulting from a stroke or other conditions that damage blood vessels. It is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's and can occur alone or alongside other forms of dementia. Risk factors for