The Risks of Not Hiring In-Home Care Through an Agency
Your aging mom is failing. She doesn’t need skilled nursing or assisted living yet – just a little help with things like light housekeeping, meal prep and getting in and out of the shower. You’ve heard a lady from your mom’s church sometimes works as an independent caregiver, but is that the best option? “Gray […]
Hiring the Right Caregiver
Hiring the Right Caregiver Hiring the Right Caregiver Your mom is failing – having trouble keeping up with day-to-day tasks like laundry, housekeeping and meal preparation. She needs assistance… but not assisted living. “The overwhelming majority of seniors want to remain in their homes as they age, and with in-home care, they can do that,” […]
When Your Aging Loved Ones Need (But Won’t Accept) Help
When Your Aging Loved Ones Need (But Won’t Accept) Help When Your Aging Loved Ones Need (But Won’t Accept) Help Your dad shouldn’t be driving anymore, but he won’t give up the car keys. Your mom can no longer keep the house clean, but she refuses to hire a cleaning lady. Both of your parents […]
7 Ways to Help Your Seniors Remain Independent
7 Ways to Help Your Seniors Remain Independent 7 Ways to Help Your Seniors Remain Independent Independence is Important Your mom didn’t tell you about a nasty fall. Your dad won’t give up his car keys. Both parents shut down when you try to start a conversation about long-term living options. “It’s something we see […]
Five Reasons Why Caregiving is Meaningful
Five Reasons Why Caregiving is Meaningful Are you looking for a job that provides more than a paycheck? If so, you might want to consider a career in professional caregiving. “At the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN), we understand the power of compassionate caregiving. For us, caregiving is so much more than a job – it’s […]
Does Your Loved One Need a Caregiver?
Does Your Loved One Need a Caregiver? Does Your Loved One Need a Caregiver? The last time you visited your mom, you noticed something was off. Maybe she was a little more forgetful than usual or she struggled to get out of a chair. Perhaps you spied an unopened stack of mail or an unexplained […]
Five Ways Home Care Can Help Seniors Living with Diabetes
Five Ways Home Care Can Help Seniors Living with Diabetes Five Ways Home Care Can Help Seniors Living with Diabetes Do you have aging loved ones who are living with diabetes? A chronic condition, diabetes affects how the body turns food into energy. It occurs when the pancreases is no longer able to make insulin […]
Hospital to Home – How a Professional Caregiver Can Aid in the Transition
Hospital to Home – How a Professional Caregiver Can Aid in the Transition Your aging mom is recovering from an unexpected surgery. The hospital is ready to discharge her, but your dad is too frail to safely take care of her at home. You want to help… but you live more than an hour away, […]
New Year. New Career
New Year. New Career Time for a Change? Are you happy with your current career path? Does your organization provide you with the support you need to be successful? Do you feel valued and appreciated? If you answered no to any of those questions, maybe it’s time for a change. “We understand that in the […]
Ten Tips to Help Siblings Have Positive Caregiving Discussions
Ten Tips to Help Siblings Have Positive Caregiving Discussions When you visited over the holidays, you noticed things weren’t quite right with your mom – there was spoiled food in the refrigerator, stacks of unopened mail, and stains on her usually very nice clothes. It’s clear to you that she needs a little extra help […]