New to Caregiving
As a family caregiver, duties often include providing intimate personal care for elderly parents. Learn how to handle privacy concerns, promote independence, and provide dignified care. Discover tips on how to assist with bathing, toileting, and other intimate care needs.
Behavior Modification
Learn about the importance of home safety for seniors with dementia and tips for implementing safety locks and storage solutions.
Faith In Caregiving
Caregiver and author Veronica Badowski shares her reflections on using uplifting words in a caregiving setting, drawing on the Bible verse Ephesians 4:29 and the importance of acknowledging pain and suffering.
Caregiver Tips
Assess basic needs and address social and recreational abilities to successfully age in place. Explore solutions for safety and convenience in the bathroom and kitchen.
Behavior Modification
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with challenges and rewards. One key aspect to maintain their quality of life is to engage them in activities tailored to their needs and preferences.
Aging In Place
As our aging population grows so to will the growth of the non Medicare home health care agency. This is also known as non skilled home health care
Aging In Place
Managing in-home care for seniors can be overwhelming, but with proper communication, compromise and systems in place, it can be done. Learn how to work effectively with in-home care workers, create a comfortable environment, and maintain your own well-being in this guide.
Safety Articles and Checklists
Keep seniors safe during winter storms with our emergency preparedness checklist. Learn about hypothermia prevention and how to respond to weather watches/warnings. Free home safety tips included.
Planning Ahead
What are they types of home care resources? Home care resources vary depending on your needs. It is important to understand the types of home care providers and different services that are available to you.
Caregiving Issues
Convincing aging parents to move into assisted living can be difficult, but it's important to be proactive and start the search early. Learn how to navigate the options, what to look for in a facility, and how to approach the conversation with your parents in this blog post.
Diabetes
A recent study published in JAMA reveals the potential dangers of tight glycemic control in older adults with Type 2 diabetes. Learn about the risks of over treatment, the impact of hypoglycemia, and how to work with your doctor to make informed treatment decisions.
Faith In Caregiving
As a caregiver, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the daily challenges. Learn how to find balance and peace through God's love with tips from author Veronica Badowski in her book 'Treading Water with God: Lessons in Love While Care Giving'.