Are you feeling a little blue about the winter season? Maybe you’re not fond of the colder temperatures or there aren’t as many outdoor activities to do. No matter the reason, there are plenty of winter activities to brighten your
Caregiver Story: Lorett Chan Lorett was hired as a caregiver at Shepherd’s Staff In-home Care on October 7, 2011, just two months after we officially opened our doors. She has worked continuously ever since, making her SSIC’s most senior caregiver.
Are you starting to think about whether you’ll be able to age in place? As we age, this is one common thought that we all have, and one that can provoke a lot of uncertainty and emotions. For some, they
The population of adults aged 65 and older in the United States is growing at a tremendous rate each year. For example, in 2000 there were 35 million older citizens, but by 2019, that number had grown to 54.1 million
Remember when your aging parent started showing signs that they just couldn’t be alone all the time anymore? Remember when you so lovingly volunteered to help them because after all, they are your parent? We understand! Children who take care
Whether you are a professional caregiver or a family member taking care of a loved one, witnessing a major health event like a stroke or a heart attack can be very distressing. However, as people age, such major major medical
Perhaps you have a loved one with a life-limiting condition who desires to be made comfortable with pain medications but does not want drastic treatment regimes that would do little more than extend life for a brief period. Hospice is
You may have an elderly parent who has been injured in a fall or who is recovering from surgery or a stroke. While they are in the hospital, you know that they are well provided for with around-the-clock care. The
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,
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