Helping Your Senior Parents Stay Safe At Home During COVID-19

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...

At Home Care For Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s

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...

Havenwood Provides Home Care for Loved Ones With Memory Loss

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...

In-Home Care in Spokane, WA Helps Seniors Remember to Take Their Medications

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...

Family In-Home Care and Respite Care Needs in Spokane, WA: Go Ahead and Take a Vacation, Dad is Ok!

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...

3 Things to Consider to Find the Best In-Home Caregiver Service

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...