What is Companion Care for the Elderly?
October 13, 2020
A growing number of seniors are healthy enough to live at home but need help with day to day tasks such as taking medication or
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A growing number of seniors are healthy enough to live at home but need help with day to day tasks such as taking medication or
Medication management (also known as medicine management) must be done right. With 350,000 people hospitalized per year because of adverse drug events (via CDC), it’s
Veterans benefits can be a source of confusion and frustration for military families. This typically occurs because senior veterans don’t know their rights or don’t
Concierge Medicine Seniors making frequent visits to their primary care physician for chronic conditions associated with aging might want to consider the medical model called
As a family caregiver, your awareness of your loved one’s ability to care for him or herself is crucial to your role. You need to
If your loved one has recently received a dementia diagnosis, you may be searching for ways to understand more about their condition and its progression.
As loved ones near the end of their life, families, and caregivers may be surprised by a change in their overall demeanor and personality. Terminal
End of life doulas, commonly known as death doulas or death midwives, guide patients and their families through the dying process. This person is not medically trained but
Hospice is a really tough decision for any caregiver or family to make. It’s important to make sure you have all the information before making
Sometimes, it might feel impossible to understand how to engage with or help someone with dementia. Providing dementia patients activities is a great small way to
What to do when compassion becomes too heavy? Caregiver burnout is one of the first things to look out for. Some would say that a
Caregivers often mistake signs of depression in the elderly as a normal part of aging. Sometimes depression symptoms are confused with symptoms of existing chronic
Dementia care is a common reason many adults end up in caregiving roles. While it is not a specific disease, dementia refers to cognitive decline associated with
Which one is best for my loved one? As a caregiver, it can be challenging to know what is best for your senior. Some of