Imagine your elderly husband is just discharged from the hospital. He is 6’1”, 245 pounds and is barely able to walk. You are 5’2”, 120 pounds and are expected to help him get to and from the bathroom and other
If you are just beginning to explore options for your elderly parent, you may be overwhelmed by an avalanche of terms and abbreviations that often sound similar. Like any niche topic, eldercare is rife with specified language, but two terms
The difficulties of caring for an aging loved one are well known. Family caregivers can become overtaxed and burned out. It is exhausting to have to juggle medical appointments, meals, grooming, and a host of other tasks for an elderly
“I really have trouble getting up the steps.” “It’s hard for me to get in and out of the shower.” “My kids grew up here. I don’t want to leave this place, ever.” Do some, or all, of these statements,
Are you ready to get out and make some memories with family now that COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in most places? You’re not the only one! With summer in full swing and everyone being cooped up for over a year,
As you reach retirement age, you may begin to worry about how you’ll manage financially if you need to pay for assistance with your daily activities, and if Medicare covers any of the costs. If you would rather not depend
Do you have an aging parent who is beginning to need help with daily functions? There may be a need for basic help around the house, such as cleaning and cooking, assistance with personal care like bathing and dressing, or
One of the important milestones for Shepherd’s Staff In-home Care was when we received our Residential Service Agency (RSA) license in 2014. The application process for qualifying for this license was rigorous – to say the least – but a
If your parent is suffering from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you know how difficult it can be to provide care. Additionally, your loved one may have coexisting age-related health issues such as diabetes, arthritis,
World Health Day, sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) draws attention to the importance of our health and well-being, with an emphasis on different healthcare-related topics or issues each year on April 7. This year, the WHO is calling
It’s hard to believe that Shepherd’s Staff In-Home Care is celebrating its 10th anniversary! It seems like it was just yesterday that we incorporated the business and opened our business checking account in April 2011. So, as a way of
Do you find yourself puzzled regarding what activities you can do for your senior? As we see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel on many levels – with the arrival of Spring and the beginning of the
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