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How to Avoid Becoming a Helicopter Child

August 5, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Over the last several years, it’s become incredibly common to hear about helicopter parents. These parents micromanage every aspect of…

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Posted in: Caregivers Filed under: defining characteristics, roles and expectation, Shepherds Staff

Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

July 25, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Isolation can have serious effects on one’s mental and physical health. The feeling of being alone is hard at any…

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Posted in: Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: community involvement, isolation, senior, senior centers, Shepherds Staff, social

6 Common Emotions of Being a Caregiver

July 15, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

You may be familiar with the five stages of grief, which most people go through when a loved one dies.…

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Posted in: Caregivers Filed under: anger, caregiver, emotional stages, emotional well being, grief, guilt, loneliness, resentment, Shepherds Staff, worry

Do's and Don'ts on Dealing with Dementia Behavior

July 5, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Caring for someone with mid-to-late stage dementia can be challenging to say the least. Progressive dementia is full of life-altering…

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Posted in: Dementia Filed under: aggression, behavior, dementia, impaired, judgment, mood swings, repetitiveness, Shepherds Staff

Risks of Hiring a Private Caregiver

June 25, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the number of home care aides was projected to grow by 48…

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Posted in: In-home Care Filed under: caregiver, financial, health, liability, private, professional, risks, sherpherd's staff in-home care

What is “Sundowning”?

June 15, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Are you caring for someone who exhibits confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening? This phenomenon is known…

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Posted in: Alzheimer's, Caregivers, Dementia Filed under: alzheimer, dementia, in-home care, Shepherds Staff, sundowning

Outdoor Fall Prevention Tips

June 5, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

We’re told our whole lives to get out and get moving, and this is especially important as we age. Although…

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Posted in: Balance, Home and Safety Filed under: fall prevention, falls, outdoor, safety, seniors, sherpherd's staff in-home care

The Future of Caregiving

May 30, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

It is an exciting time to be in the caregiving field! Finally, in-home care is now being viewed as a…

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Posted in: Caregivers Filed under: caregiver, life expectancy, Shepherds Staff, technology, trends

6 Common Misconceptions About Elder Care

May 19, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

It can be a rather difficult time when you come to the realization that you need an in-home care provider…

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Posted in: In-home Care Filed under: caregiver, common misconceptions, elder care, in-home care

20 Signs You Should Invest in Home Care

May 10, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Watching your loved one age can be difficult. When you are visiting, you have a chance to see how they…

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Posted in: In-home Care Filed under: emotional well being, household, in-home care, personal care, physical well being

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