by Havenwood Caregiver Services | Apr 4, 2020 | Difficult Conversations, Financial Matters, Senior Safety
Financial Tips After Receiving an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be devastating for many families simply because of the financial aspect; even before the enormity of the diagnosis itself and what it means sets in, stress and anxiety can...
by John OKeeffe | Mar 24, 2020 | Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
As people grow older, their bodies start to develop complications. For the majority of these complications, there is a medication that will either fix the problems or at least alleviate the symptoms. If you look in the medicine cabinet of a 30 year old person, it may...
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...
by John OKeeffe | Mar 4, 2020 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Senior Safety
Everybody should make sure that they have their health checked regularly. This is especially important, however, for seniors who are more susceptible to illness and can experience more serious consequences of health concerns than younger people. Getting your parents...
by John OKeeffe | Nov 18, 2019 | Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
Choosing an in-home caregiver service for your aging parents or relatives can be an emotional journey. It’s hard to know that your loved ones are no longer able to be fully independent. However, a good in-home caregiver service can allow your relatives to enjoy...
by John OKeeffe | Nov 11, 2019 | Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
Many elderly people want to “age in place” and remain living in their own homes. This often requires the help of family caregivers. However, you can’t always be with your loved one 24/7, so you may want to consider in-home care. This can...