by John OKeeffe | May 11, 2020 | Difficult Conversations, Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Tips for Family Caregivers
COVID-19 is consuming our days and our thoughts. How many new cases are there today? When will this end? What is the timeline for economic recovery? Fear and uncertainty exist regardless of sex, age, or tax bracket. At the end of the day, a common thread binds us: I...
by John OKeeffe | May 5, 2020 | Difficult Conversations, Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Tips for Family Caregivers
Navigating at-home care for a loved one with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is challenging. That’s because the diagnosis affects everyone, and life will not be the same. However, there are things you can do to make life for you and your family manageable. Here...
by John OKeeffe | Apr 18, 2020 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Tips for Family Caregivers
Caring for loved ones who happen to suffer from early-stage dementia or some form of memory loss is stressful and scary. You want to ensure their safety while keeping them in their homes, where they feel the most secure, independent, and loved. Home is where all of...
by John OKeeffe | Mar 19, 2020 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Tips for Family Caregivers
Assuming the responsibility of care for a family member may be the utmost expression of love and loyalty that one human can show to another. It doesn’t matter if care is provided around the clock or part-time, providing in-home care has the ability to be completely...
by John OKeeffe | Mar 13, 2020 | Financial Matters, Managing Family Caregiver Stress
At some point or another, many of us will either need to consider in-home care for ourselves or for a loved one. Choosing in-home health care may be an easy choice for some, since it allows the person to remain in their own home and continue a certain level of...
by John OKeeffe | Mar 10, 2020 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Senior Safety
Preventative care should be the primary focus of your elderly care efforts. As an elder care provider it is your responsibility to make sure that your aging loved one is as healthy and happy as possible, which relies not just on reacting to issues that arise, but...
