We all know the saying: A friend in need is a friend indeed. A caregiver often finds this out the hard way. Their supposed friends drift away over time because the caregiver is too busy to go out with them. These superficial friends are not bad people. It’s just so much easier for them to share their time…
National Family Caregivers Month takes place every November. It was created in 2014 to honor family caregivers. In the US, over 65 million people provide unpaid care for an elderly, chronically ill, or disabled family member. Each caregiver spends an average of twenty hours per week providing care for their loved one. If you are a caregiver, you can…
When your child was still a toddler, you may have noticed that he seemed unusually sensitive to light or noise. And maybe you could never seem to get him into the right shoes or clothes – they were always too tight or too scratchy. As your child grew, he had problems with fine motor skills like brushing…
Staying physically active can have positive effects on a senior’s overall health and increase their longevity. An older person who becomes inactive is more susceptible to obesity, cardiovascular disease, poor bone strength, and memory issues. Seniors and exercise need to go together, and here are some steps to take to encourage your elderly loved one to exercise…
A child with autism can find it tough to manage their behavior. Even a high-functioning child may be subject to meltdowns in situations that would not be particularly challenging to a non-autistic sibling. If the autism symptoms are more severe, a child can get extremely upset on a more or less daily basis. It’s often…
Do you have an elderly family member who obviously needs daily care? If so, deciding the best way to go is probably stressful and overwhelming. Two common considerations are assisted living vs. home care. The majority of adults would naturally say they prefer to age at home in their familiar surroundings. However, many family members report that…
Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine a time without the internet. It has become an indispensable part of the way we communicate with each other. Today, it’s one tap or click to jump on Zoom for meetings, check in with friends on FaceBook, or catch up on worldwide news. The internet has also enabled the possibility of…
Everyone is aware that people over the age of sixty are more vulnerable to the coronavirus, especially those with preexisting medical conditions. If you are caring for an older loved one, you need to know not only how to keep them safe from COVID-19 but also how to prevent them from feeling isolated. Keep Yourself and…
Some medical issues that affect the elderly, such as an injury from a fall or a heart attack, will occur unexpectedly. And, while the acute stage of the condition may only last for a short time, the road to full recovery may require additional assistance such as in-home care. The good news is that certain home…
A good diet is important at any stage of life, but healthy eating is essential as we age. Aging comes with a variety of bodily changes, including deficiencies in certain nutrients. Lack of adequate nutrition leads to poor health outcomes and a decrease in quality of life. This article explores our nutritional needs as we grow older. We…
© 2020 Caring Healthcare.
All Rights Reserved. Powered by 
