Have you considered the fact that Father’s Day may be the perfect time to encourage your dad to get the help he needs? Helping your dad take care of himself can be one of the best gifts you can give him. This may be especially true if he has recently been widowed or otherwise does… Read more »
Category: Caregiver
Family Caregivers Can Get Paid for Providing Care
Caregiving can take many forms, but the bulk of it is not performed by doctors, hospitals or health care professionals. Instead, it is provided by compassionate family members. Whether disabled veterans, children with special needs, elder adults or other dependent loved ones, family caregivers provide an enormous social safety net. They provide this help, often… Read more »
Pros and Cons of Adult Medical Alert Systems for Florida Seniors
Medical alert systems can require senior adults to wear a pendant, necklace or bracelet with an emergency call button. When pressed, the device emits a signal and help is soon on the way. The emergency technologies have helped untold seniors, and may be a perfect solution for you and your loved ones who need a… Read more »
Saying Thank You to a Caregiver is Always in Season
Caregivers selflessly give much of their time and energy on a daily basis to caring for your loved one, without asking for much in return. This holiday season, we encourage you to take some time to say “thank you” to the caregiver in your and your loved ones lives. We know that it can… Read more »
Taking Care of Yourself Can Help You Take Care of an Aging Parent
If you are one of millions of Americans facing the prospect of providing caregiving services for an elderly parent, either currently or in the coming years, it may be beneficial to know upfront that taking care of yourself will be essential. Unfortunately, most adults who are caring for the needs of an aging loved… Read more »
7 Tips for Dealing with Aging Parents Who Are Resistant to Care
Caring for an aging parent can require considerable time and attention from an adult child. It can also be emotionally challenging for an adult child when the parent is resistant to the care they need. How do we establish good communication between the parent and the child in this all too familiar long-term care… Read more »