by John OKeeffe | Jun 25, 2016 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Tips for Family Caregivers
During the hot months of summer, it is advised for seniors especially, to stay indoors and to keep cool, because they are more prone to heat related illnesses. So, how can you stay active while keeping cool, and what are some things that caregivers can do to keep...
by John OKeeffe | May 22, 2016 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress
I’ve often thought about and talked about boundaries to my Caregivers at Havenwood, as well as to our Client’s families. This can be such a tough subject to broach. In researching this topic, I came across this very well written article. If you are a...
by John OKeeffe | Mar 25, 2016 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
Feeling like no one needs me anymore. That was the answer given to me when I asked an elderly client what the hardest part about getting older was. But what causes loneliness among the elderly, and how can we help to alleviate it? Studies show that Seniors who are...
by John OKeeffe | Nov 28, 2015 | Difficult Conversations, Managing Family Caregiver Stress
Holidays have always been a time to spend with Family and Loved Ones. These Holidays bring meaning to certain days and are for being with those we love the most. But if you have lost someone you loved the most, it can seem entirely impossible to be in a celebratory...
by John OKeeffe | Sep 15, 2015 | Difficult Conversations, Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Tips for Family Caregivers
This is so tough. Sometimes it feels like there are no right words to say. Sometimes the simplest words mean the most. Here is a letter sent from a friend of mine, to his Uncle who was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. It was great to talk to you today, Uncle Joe. You...
by John OKeeffe | May 29, 2013 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress
A brief flyer of the at home care services Havenwoods provides in Boise, Idaho. We provide at home care for seniors allowing them to age in place. Our care services can be flexibly scheduled from 1 to 24 hours including live in arrangements. Our caregivers are...
