Posts Tagged ‘Family elder care’
What to do if you are a family caregiver overwhelmed with caring
Being a caregiver to an elderly or disabled family member can quickly become overwhelming, no matter how much or how little care your loved one requires. Managing your own career, and life while taking on the day-to-day care of a loved one can result in caregiver burnout – which can result in symptoms of Depression.…
Read MoreYour elderly family member’s needs change – choose care service
As your elderly loved ones have grown older, so caregivers can see their needs change and develop. It’s important that caregiver services have the flexibility to change with these needs so that seniors retain their independence and quality of life. Some common changes include: The inability to do as much work around the house and…
Read MoreRespite care for the elderly in Woodinville
Being the primary caregiver for an elderly loved one can be taxing as well as rewarding – especially if you have other obligations like a career and family of your own. Fortunately, respite care offers caregivers the essential time off they need to take care of other family members, run errands or simply to recharge.…
Read MoreFamily eldercare advice: An essential in-home safety checklist
A big part of family elder care is ensuring your loved one’s home is safe from potential hazards. It isn’t possible for you to be with your loved one 24 hours a day to offer assistance and supervision, so here are several important things you should check for: Handrails on both sides of all stairs…
Read MoreFamily elder care in Woodinville for a loved one
Aging is an inevitable part of life and family elder care is something most of us will be involved in at some point in time. Learning that a parent or grandparent has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be very upsetting and the most important thing to understand is they will require more frequent…
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