17 Apr 2018
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MEMORY LOSS, ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OTHER TYPES OF DEMENTIA; CARING FOR ELDERS IN BRANFORD, GUILFORD, MADISON, NORTH BRANFORD, EAST HAVEN

From the National Institute on Aging comes some helpful information and practical tips for dealing with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. We’ve all forgotten a name, where we put our keys, or if we locked the front door. It’s normal to forget things once in a while. But serious memory problems make it hard to do everyday things. Forgetting how to make change, use the telephone, or find yo...ur way home may be signs of a more serious memory problem. For some older people, memory problems are a sign of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, or a related dementia. People who are worried about memory problems should see a doctor. Signs that it might be time…
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Reconnecting with Friends in Branford, CT: an Elder Care Communication Concept
30 Jan 2018
Elder Care in Branford CT

Reconnecting with Friends in Branford, CT: an Elder Care Communication Concept

Do you know a lot of your mother’s friends? Have you met them all? What about the friends she had a long time ago? Did she lose touch with them or have they been sending cards to one another at the holidays and birthdays? Too often, when we become busy with our own families, we have a tendency to lose touch with people we once called friends. If you’re looking for things to do to improve the elder care that your mother receives, then one project could be reconnecting with old friends. You need to be careful, though, when you set out to take this challenge on. For one, your mother has likely outlived some of the friends that she…
What to Do When the Caregiver Has an Emergency in Branford, CT
16 Jan 2018
Caregiver in Branford CT

What to Do When the Caregiver Has an Emergency in Branford, CT

It was snowy morning when the call came in. Ted answered the phone and immediately handed the phone to his wife, Helen, before heading out the door for the long commute to work. It was Helen’s mother’s caregiver calling. Ted didn’t take the time to find out what she wanted, as it probably had something to do with locating a certain pair of shoes or some other non-emergency that she called about far too often. However, this time it was a real emergency. The in home care provider was calling to tell Helen that she wouldn’t be able to stop by and spend any time with her mother that day or for a couple of days because she had to…
Home Care in Guilford, CT: Preventing Your Loved One from Getting the Flu This Season
20 Dec 2017
Home Care in Guilford CT

Home Care in Guilford, CT: Preventing Your Loved One from Getting the Flu This Season

It is that time of year again when it seems like everyone is coming down with the flu. You are seeing more and more people take off from work due to the flu and are starting to worry that you will catch it and possibly pass it along to your elderly loved one. You know that you will be able to handle it if you catch the flu, but often the immunity of your elderly loved one will not be able to keep up with the illness. If you are worried about your loved one catching the flu, elder care from home care services can assist you in making sure that your loved one stays healthy all year long. Stay…
A Goldfish, Cat, or Dog: Are Any of These Pets Good for Senior Care in East Haven, CT?
Senior Woman Relaxing In Chair At Home With Pet Cat
29 Oct 2017
Senior Care in East Haven CT

A Goldfish, Cat, or Dog: Are Any of These Pets Good for Senior Care in East Haven, CT?

For most people, pets make wonderful additions to our families. We love and treat them just like we would any other family member. They are great companions, capable of love and affection, and they often fill the void of loneliness in our lives. So would a goldfish, cat, or dog be good idea for senior care? The following are some things to consider about pets for senior care: Strength and Mobility Does the senior involved have the strength and mobility it will take to care for a pet? Dogs will need to go for walks and go outside to the bathroom. Will the senior be able to clean the litter box? Are they capable of getting food and water for…
Is Your Mother Sleeping Too Much? A Caregiver’s Concern in Old Saybrook, CT
16 Oct 2017
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Is Your Mother Sleeping Too Much? A Caregiver’s Concern in Old Saybrook, CT

After Sally’s mother Regina had a stroke more than six months ago, Sally didn’t know if her mother would ever recover physically. Through six months of physical therapy, she had reached a point where she could walk again and Sally was relieved, to put it simply. However, as Regina’s caregiver, Sally was concerned that her mother was slipping into a depression. Regina had been sleeping more during the past several weeks, refusing to get out of bed when she usually did and avoiding the most basic of activities. At first, Sally simply allowed her mother to sleep in and didn’t bother her, but Sally also had to live her own life and was concerned that her mother wouldn’t be able…
Leaf Cleanup and Senior Care in Saybrook, CT
03 Oct 2017
Senior Care in Saybrook CT

Leaf Cleanup and Senior Care in Saybrook, CT

It’s autumn and that means it’s time for pumpkins, apple picking, orchards, and a host of wonderful family activities that will be coming soon. It also means that it could be time for leaf cleanup, depending on where your elderly loved one lives. When it comes to senior care, leaf cleanup can be a fun activity, a way to get outside and enjoy the crisp autumn air. It can also be a great way for seniors to spend some time with their favorite people: their grandkids. If you have an elderly loved one who requires some level of senior care services, and they live in a house where they need to have the leaves cleaned up at the end of…
Long Distance Caregiving in Westbrook, CT
18 Sep 2017
Caregiving in Westbrook CT

Long Distance Caregiving in Westbrook, CT

When your parent or elderly relative lives far away from you, it can be challenging to figure out how you can assist them if they become sick, infirm or frail. What would you do if you couldn’t leave your family or your job to provide regular care for your loved one? Fortunately, there are ways to help them get what they require, even if you are not able to be there with them all the time. Yes, it can be difficult but with some time and careful planning you can help to meet their needs. It’s kind of important that some type of assessment be made to determine the extent of help your elderly loved one needs. The best thing…
Communication Strategies when Talking to Parents about Senior Care in Westbrook, CT
06 Sep 2017
Senior Care in Westbrook CT

Communication Strategies when Talking to Parents about Senior Care in Westbrook, CT

Talking to parents about senior care can be a difficult prospect. The natural order of life is that parents take care of the children, but when adults reach a certain age and are unable to take care of themselves in the same manner used to, putting themselves and possibly others at risk, it may be time for the children to intervene and to become the caregivers. Taking that first step in communicating senior care to a parent or both parents is often a difficult and confusing time for most adult children. You may need a plan before initially bringing up the subject. Discuss the options siblings, if you have them. If you are an only child, you won’t be able…
The Legacy of Elderly Care in Westbrook, CT: How its Impact Can be Far-Reaching
28 Aug 2017
Elderly Care in Westbrook CT

The Legacy of Elderly Care in Westbrook, CT: How its Impact Can be Far-Reaching

Caring for another human being is not only noble, it can provide a powerful source of inspiration for others. With regard to elderly care, its impact can be far-reaching, depending on the elder care provider, the patient, and their family. A legacy is defined as “something (such as property or money) that is given to somebody such as in a will.” A legacy is also a different kind of gift that someone can leave behind for another individual. This could be information, knowledge, or even experiences. How somebody is treated, especially through elderly care, can also be a legacy. For example, the elderly individual may have been isolated and lonely and disinterested in taking part in any variety of activities,…