Obtaining Peace of Mind

Posted on: 16 May 2017

If a senior you care for just lost their spouse, then you may wonder just what you can do for them to help them get through the grieving process in a healthy way. Of course, the loss of a spouse is difficult emotionally for a person of any age, but it can take a bigger toll on the elderly both mentally and physically. The process of grieving puts stress on the mind and body, and since seniors are already more prone to health problems due to simple old age, their physical health can suffer after the loss of a spouse if they are not encouraged to take the right steps to stay healthy.
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Posted on: 16 December 2016

Finding out that your parent has Alzheimer's disease can be devastating. This disease progressively gets worse and your parent will not be able to do everyday tasks that came so easily before. However, instead of getting frustrated and upset, try to make your parent's life as happy and stress free as possible. Here are five helpful tips for caring for a parent with Alzheimer's: Create a Routine If your parent has Alzheimer's, it is helpful to follow the same routine every day.
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Posted on: 7 June 2016

Whether you have a medical background or you're simply someone who is looking to make a major career change, you might be tempted to explore the role of home health nurse. In this role, you'll spend shifts at patients' homes, providing the care they need to continue to live with a certain degree of independence. Before you use your credentials to apply for a position of this type or enroll in school to begin the process of working toward this career, you should always try to evaluate your personal strengths to determine if they're in alignment with a job of this type.
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Posted on: 4 February 2016

When you have an elderly loved one that requires regular care and assistance, you may find yourself in the position of being their primary caregiver. While you want to do the best you can to provide your loved one with everything they need, there may come a point when you will want to consider hiring a home health care service company to take over or supplement your care. In order to know whether or not that time has come, get to know some of the reasons you may want and need to hire a home health care service.
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