The holiday season is upon us and while it brings so much joy, it can also be a stressful time. The addition of holiday preparations can be especially demanding for family caregivers. Tasks such as planning celebrations, holiday shopping, hosting out of town guests, and decorating the house when added to caregiving can be overwhelming. Holidays should be a joyful time that every family member can enjoy. If you are trying to decide on the … [Read more...]
Benefits of Becoming a Home Health Aide
Do you have a heart for helping others who are elderly or disabled; or perhaps physically or mentally challenged? Are you patient, organized, and interested in working in a field where employment prospects are excellent? If so, Home Health Aide might be the job for you! As a Home Healthcare Aide, your duties will vary depending on the needs of your client. Some patients will be confined to their own home while others may be mobile and need … [Read more...]
Benefits of Becoming a Volunteer Wheels for Independence Driver
Seniors and special needs adults are abundantly grateful to Community Care of the Northeast for providing the Wheels for Independence program. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to take the seniors and special needs adults to their medical appointments or to run errands. The passenger pays the driver a small fee for the service. The families are also grateful since so many of them work during the day and are not available to take their … [Read more...]
Benefits of Fresh Air for Seniors
It’s spring! Time for breezy days with open windows, blooming flowers, and no more winter coats. Spring is the perfect time for seniors to get out and breathe in the benefits of fresh air. Benefits of Fresh Air for Seniors Vitamin D from the sunlight. Vitamin D helps reduce fractures and other injuries from falls since Vitamin D increases bone strength. Good news! It only takes about 30 minutes outside to get the daily recommendation. … [Read more...]
Should a Dementia Patient Be Moved?
Michelle has been taking care of her aging mother for a while. At first, mom just needed help with physical things, but now she has been having trouble with her memory, too. It started with not remembering names, but lately, it’s progressed to not remembering if she took her medicine or not and a few times Michelle has caught mom about to take her pills when she had already taken them. Recently, Michelle’s mom was officially diagnosed with … [Read more...]
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