Value of Caregivers to the Aging Population
The value of professional caregivers cannot be overstated. It's a career that really makes a difference in the lives of many seniors! See if it's a good fit for you.
5 Easy Steps to Become a Professional Caregiver
A rapidly aging population combined with a heightened desire to age in place has created the “perfect storm” for employment opportunities within home care. If becoming a professional caregiver interests you, this handy roadmap could be your pathway to success.
Trip and Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
One of the biggest fears for that aged 65-and-over is tripping and falling. In fact, one-in-four older Americans trip and fall every year, and falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in the elderly population.
How Can I Find a Professional Home Caregiver?
You decided that it might be best to hire mom a professional home caregiver. But where do you start? Finding the right in-home caregiver for an aging loved one can be challenging. Taking these steps should help simplify your search.
What if I Suspect My Mother Has Dementia?
Mom’s forgetfulness has now reached the point you suspect she has dementia. What should you do? When you’re dealing with aging in a place loved ones may have dementia, providing them with the care they need can be challenging. But doing so is possible when you use this approach.
“Friends Postpone Death”
“Friends Postpone Death.” That was Phil Agnew’s startling summary of several studies reporting the positive impact of relationships on our health. One study involved people over the age of 70. It found that “people with the strongest network of friends were 22% less likely to die during the study period of 10 years than those with the weakest network of friends.” Supporting friendships is an important elder care goal!
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