"May I Stay At Home Please"
This is a statement that is being heard more and more each day as our population ages as our elderly population discuss their futures with their families and with their medical professionals. In fact, it is projected that the over-65 population will double in this country alone over the next ten years! That means that in the year 2025, that one out of every seven people will be over the age of 65. according to the U.S. Census Bureau... read more
Hands On Caregiving
Check out this Check List!
Providing care for a friend or loved one can be one of the life’s most fulfilling actions. It can also be one of the most destructive. Take a moment to review this list of questions asking yourself whether your care giving is destructive for you or a family member... read more
All in the Family:
Hands Off, Hands Free or Hands On?
Making the decision to become Caregiver for a loved one is one of life’s most challenging decisions. And much like, taxes, trips to the dentist, and other not so exciting life choices, many procrastinate this topic, if not avoid it absolutely.
In my experience, I find that within each family, there are usually three distinct categories in which our children fall into regarding the level of care and the type of Caregiver they become. First we have the... read more
Meeting the Special Needs of Your Loved One At Home
The average age of Americans is getting higher each year as the baby boom population begins to enter their senior years. Along with increased age come increased health care needs, often requiring assistive care for basic living needs. These individuals, their spouses and children have to make decisions regarding the best place to provide the optimal care... read more
Health Care Products: Offering New Abilities for the Disabled
Improvements in the home with Home Care Product offer new abilities and independence for the homebound elderly, handicapped and disabled. Most individuals feel much happier having as much independence as possible. Being able to dress, shower and move independently all enhance self esteem. Today, there are many products on the market that offer opportunities for the disabled to discover new abilities... read more