Many of us had never heard of the term “comfort care” until 2018, when Former First Lady Barbara Bush shone a light on the term and some of the meanings. Suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure at the time, the...
While some of us have managed long term pain due to accident or injury, a recent study that was funded by National Institutes of Health showed that over 50% of seniors struggle with persistent or chronic pain. Where does it come from? And when pain lasts over time,...
Covid-19. No matter where in the world you are, you’ve heard about it and likely have an opinion on it. There have been discussions on how to be safe, masks or no masks, who should do your grocery shopping, where you should and shouldn’t go…and so...
There are so many different types of care for an elderly member of the family. What is the difference and how do you decide what is best? Types of Home Care 24/7 Care vs. Live-In Care: While making the decision to have a caregiver come into your home or the home of a...
In the last 10 years DNA testing, also referred to as ‘genetic testing’ has become quite popular. More and more people are delving into their ancestral backgrounds and learning more about their families and their heritage. For some of us, this need to...
Being a caregiver in any capacity is full of challenges. But for the HHA or CNA, being either a daily caregiver or a live-in caregiver can be strenuous, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. What are the biggest challenges facing the professional...
