As caregivers, we are often asked to make sure a client eats properly while in our care. This is a difficult task as many elderly and disabled people have poor appetites or are often on a regimented diet. You can help by stocking the refrigerator and cabinets with appetizing choices.
“Nutrition deficiencies in the diets of people with neurologic conditions such as MS, Parkinson’s’ disease, stroke, ALS, and dementia are common,” notes Irene Malaty, MD, FAAN, endowed professor of neurology at the University of Florida’s Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases in Gainesville, Florida. “This can contribute to weakness, fatigue, weight and muscle loss, faulty, loss of mobility, inability to exercise and a higher risk for falls and fractures,” she says *.
How do you know if you need hearing aids? You can start with answering a few questions to assess potential hearing loss.
Dental care plays a more important role in one’s overall health and well-being than is generally realized.
As a caregiver, one of main things I’ve noticed in client’s homes is how unprepared most clients are for senior living. As we age, we have less energy to sort and clean, less ability to move around safely and less visitors. Yet, our homes appear to be set in a scene from twenty years ago.
Is it stress or anxiety?
Stress is the physical or mental response to an external cause; such as, having a lot of homework or having an illness. A stressor may be a one-time or short-term occurrence or it can happen repeatedly over a long time.
The news is full of reports about how the economy is affecting Seniors. It reports that it’s not unusual for senior citizens to skip medicine and meals to make payments on debts. Further, many go without meals to buy medicine. As homecare workers, we see the effects of the struggle every day.
“February is a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health.
The Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
As we round the corner into the elder years, we must consider what would happen in case we suddenly needed home care or assisted living
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How Ghee Taught an Old Dog New Tricks
Last week, I was reading over some recipes and came across one that said to use clarified butter or ghee as a healthy alternative to butter. While I’m a farm girl, born and raised in Kentucky and a fairly awesome country cook . . . if I do say so myself . . . I had never heard of ghee. It piqued my curiosity so I went on an internet search to find out all I could about ghee.
Identifying Caregiver Stress Syndrome
As one moves from day-to-day juggling all the hats a caregiver must wear, it appears there aren’t enough hours in the day to manage it all.
Tips for the Successful Caregiver
My husband was 66 when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. In the brief span of eight years, he went from being an active professional, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather to totally bedridden.
Are you concerned about someone you love? How do you determine if it's time to find an in-home caregiver?
Veteran’s Care continues to be a high priority with Peace of Mind Home Care as we open up a new location in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Peace of Mind Home Care has expanded service into the Palm Beach County, Florida area.
Caring for an aging loved one can come with some challenges. How do you cope with stresses associated with this challenging profession?
Does your aging loved one need a helping hand? How do you determine if it's time to find an in home caregiver? Here are a few signs to look out for:
