Top 10 Traits of a Caregiver
What does it take to be a good caregiver? Read on to learn more about the top qualities that professional caregivers should have.
Trip and Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
One of the biggest fears for that aged 65-and-over is tripping and falling. In fact, one-in-four older Americans trip and fall every year, and falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in the elderly population.
5 Easy Steps to Become a Professional Caregiver
A rapidly aging population combined with a heightened desire to age in place has created the “perfect storm” for employment opportunities within home care. If becoming a professional caregiver interests you, this handy roadmap could be your pathway to success.
How Can I Find a Professional Home Caregiver?
You decided that it might be best to hire mom a professional home caregiver. But where do you start? Finding the right in-home caregiver for an aging loved one can be challenging. Taking these steps should help simplify your search.
9 Common Myths About Caregiving
Millions of paid caregivers proudly serve on the front lines of America’s healthcare system each day. Many of those dedicated professionals help older adults lead independent lifestyles in the safety and comfort of their own homes. As the U.S. population continues to age, the need for home care workers will continue to rise dramatically over the next decade.
What is the Difference Between Home Care and Home Health Care?
Whether you’re an elderly care recipient or a concerned family member, knowing how to tell the difference between home care and home health care will no doubt matter when important decisions weigh in the balance.
The 7 Most Common Duties Of a Caregiver
Caregiving is a wonderful career if you love helping people. You get to spend your day making a positive difference in people’s lives, and you deliver something nobody else can – the ability to help a senior age gracefully at home and not in a nursing home or other type of institution.
5 Things You May Not Know About Parkinson’s Disease
Many patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s are elderly, which is certainly concerning if you have aged in place relatives or friends. April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time for you to learn more about the disease.
Five Reasons You Will Love Being a Caregiver
It’s been said that “The only way to do a great job is to love what you do.” What is it about caregiving that many find so rewarding? Based on our experience, here are five reasons we hear most from caregivers about why they are so passionate about their careers.
When It Is Time to Consider Respite Care
Serving as an in-home caregiver for a senior family member, like a parent, is a very positive and rewarding experience. But it can also wear you down, especially when it seems like no matter how hard you try, their condition just keeps getting worse. How will you know when it’s time to consider respite care? Use these red flags to guide your decision.