Incontinence is an issue that very few people like to talk about. It is more common than you may think, with over 12 million United States residents suffering from it every day. People of all ages can suffer from the inconvenient and embarrassing condition, but the majority of those who do feel the effects of [...]

How do we care for and watch over each other from far away? Being separated from each other can create a disturbing mixture of anxiety and fear on both sides. Family members don’t really know what’s going on in their elder’s lives on a day-to day basis and are increasingly concerned that they won’t be [...]

Lack of proper communication is one of the biggest hurdles in elderly care. It can lead to frustration in both the elder person and their caregiver. There are several reasons why communication become less effective with older people, but most of them are due to their reduced hearing capacity or inability to express their thoughts [...]

As you watch your parents enjoy their retirement years, allow them to continue that experience for the rest of their lives in the comfort of their own home. Your home is the place where memories are made. Where families gather, children are raised and we always seem to find solitude and comfort. In our retirement [...]

As we get older, one of the tougher things we must come to grips with is the fact that our parents are getting older as well, and after years and years of being taken care of by them, it is now our turn to return the favor. It’s a task that goes much deeper than [...]

There is a great deal of confusion, even in the medical community, about memory loss and various types of dementia. Is it Alzheimer’s or Dementia? Dementia is a general term used to describe many different diseases. Dementia is the syndrome of symptoms such as memory loss and decreasing ability to handle the daily functions of [...]

Client Name:  ____________________ Date:  ________ Caregiver Name:  _______________________________ Arrival Time:__________   Departure Time:  _________ Health & Hygiene Transfer from bed to chair Bathroom Visit Assistance Catheter Care/Diaper Change Shower/Bed Bath Hair care Skin Care/Lotion Nail Care Dental Care Medication Reminder Exercise Routine Nutrition Grocery Shopping/Meal Plan________________________ Meal Preparation_________________________________ Set-up Meal Assisted with Feeding Feeding Tube Care

When a parent or a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, family life becomes chaotic. Life, as you once knew it is not the same. You live in a routine of stress and anxiety each and everyday. If you also have your own family life and job, the burden and stress is one hundred [...]

The news of terminal or chronic illness can be devastating to family and friends. At the time of diagnosis every family feels alone. They may not know of anyone else who has this illness. They are often numb and disbelieving as Peggy was when she found out her 56yr-yr old sister had Celiac Disease. Sue, [...]

Caregiver Stress It Can Sneak Up on You! My Friend Mary I ran into my friend Mary yesterday, and found her in the middle of a crisis. Mary is 75 years old, and although she is active and relatively healthy for her years, she’s had some fairly serious health issues these last few years. But [...]