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Caregivers can implement various strategies to help seniors manage holiday stress. Learn tips for supporting senior loved ones during the holiday season.
Continue ReadingLearn how caregivers can manage stress during the holidays with practical strategies. Find ways to prioritize self-care and support while caring for loved ones.
Continue ReadingI wish I could tell you all about how our caregiver meetings went in August, but unfortunately we had to postpone them due to my being out sick for the week. I apologize to everyone for the hassle of rescheduling and I would like to thank my fellow office members for covering my absence. My whole family had COVID, so I would have much rather been at work and the meetings!
The meetings are rescheduled for the week of September 12th.
Continue ReadingThe holidays are especially important for a senior loved one to receive in home care. Not only does the elderly person feel like less of a burden on their family, but their family can have peace of mind knowing someone is caring for them during the hectic time of the holiday season.
Continue ReadingIf a senior loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, it may be helpful and also bring peace of mind to the family to have in home help. The daily companion may be a family member or a highly trained caregiver from Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara.
Continue ReadingSometimes our lives get so busy that we forget to slow down and focus on what is truly important. Love and family is so vital to living a happy and healthy life. Giving and receiving love helps us to thrive. While it’s difficult to avoid a hectic schedule; it is important to take the time to show our elderly loved ones how much we care.
Continue ReadingOur families continue to grow older and as each year passes, distance can come between us. It is more important than ever to create a bond that will keep your family close even when the miles separate. One way to develop closeness in the family is to create a ritual and maintain it.
Continue ReadingAlzheimer’s is a form of dementia and is the most common type of dementing disease afflicting the elderly. It is a slow, progressive and ultimately fatal disease. When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease, the decision for care can be quite challenging.
Continue ReadingWhen asked, most seniors would express a strong desire to remain independent in their home and active in their community for as long as physically possible. Caring and consistent home care for your elderly loved one from Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara, 805-687-7777, makes it possible for your family to find peace of mind.
Continue ReadingIn today’s society, it is common for extended families to be separated from loved ones by long distances. At some point in your loved one’s life, they will become unable to properly care for themselves. In that instance, you are faced with the challenge of long-distance care giving.
Continue ReadingWhen a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease, your family may worry about the best option for care for an elderly loved one. Although traditional forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s care typically focused on the impaired person, Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara, 805-687-7777, understands the importance of broadening to include the family as well.
Continue ReadingIf your veteran loved one has become frailer and requires personal care assistance, it is possible that your loved one can keep their dignity and remain in the privacy of their beloved home with the help of a compassionate caregiver from Senior Helpers of Santa Barbara. When the decision about proper assistance for a veteran loved one becomes your responsibility, you may worry which is the best option.
Continue ReadingMany seniors currently live active lifestyles and wish to remain a part of their social circles and participate in local events. Some medications and dementia related diseases may make driving unsafe. A trusted caregiver from Senior Helpers can provide the transportation to and from local events, appointments, and shopping as desired by a senior loved one. Transportation helps to maintain independence because a senior loved one is still a part of their community without worry about returning home safely.
Continue ReadingWhen a family is learning to cope with a loved one who is recently diagnosed with a dementia related disease, they may feel weighed down with the many options available for assistance. They may feel that they are unable to give their loved one the type of care they need to function. In some cases, a family may choose to move their loved one to an assisted living facility or nursing home. While nursing homes and assisted living facilities are common options for those who need care for their loved ones struggling with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease, it is not often the best choice and too drastic. Change is difficult for most people. For a person newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, change can have traumatic effects. Another downside of institutionalized care is the resident has no control over their lives. In many cases, a person may feel like a number or a task on a long to-do list. Alzheimer’s and dementia in home care by Senior Helpers of Memphis will always treat your loved one like a person. They will always be treated with dignity and respect.
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