The CAREjourney.com Team has been asked lately how to deal with non-supportive family members. Maybe your brother does not think Mom needs to have an outside caregiver come and help her with normal activities such as dressing or bathing. Maybe your sister is in denial about the need to ...
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Monday the 10th, 2010 at 1 p.m.What if you could not bathe yourself? What if you could not dress yourself without assistance? What if you experienced so much pain when you walked, you decide to not eat lunch or dinner because it’s too much effort to get to the kitchen? What if you were loosing ...
Read More Thursday the 22nd, 2010 at 8 a.m.How do you know if it is time to seek assistance for your loved one? The important question to ask is, “Are mom and dad safe?” Here are just few signs it may be time to hire assistance:
Tuesday the 20th, 2010 at 9 a.m.As family caregivers, we can get locked into a rut and forget that we have a support system right in front of us…our family and friends. Often, they will let you know that they are there to help you, but a typical response is to say, “Thanks!” and never ...
Read More Thursday the 25th, 2010 at 9 a.m.Here is a true, yet common story:
A woman's loved one was diagnosed with an untreatable stage 4 cancer. The doctors said it was time to explore hospice options. She started looking for a hospice referral and a ‘home health’ referral. As she described her needs for ‘home health ...
Read More Friday the 19th, 2010 at 9 a.m.Question: Which situation may require assistance from a home health agency?
Answer: 6. All of the above.
A home health agency can help through a very challenging ...
Read More Tuesday the 9th, 2010 at 9 a.m.Doctors make a significant contribution to your “Caregiving Team”. Every team needs to have a General Physician (GP) who specializes in the phase of life your loved one is in. For instance, an aging parent needs a doctor that specializes in geriatrics. It is important the GP has a holistic ...
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