Are you looking for a flexible schedule that will allow you to be home with your children before and after school or take your aging loved ones to doctor’s appointments?
Do you need a part-time job while finishing your education?
Are you a retired professional looking for a meaningful way to give back to others in your community?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, a career in caregiving might be for you. Continue reading Five Reasons Why You Should Become a Caregiver
Your mom lives alone and no longer drives.
She rarely leaves the house and has lost connections with friends and no longer participates in activities that she used to love.
You worry about her spending too much time alone – and with good reason.
Older people are at an increased risk for loneliness and isolation increases for a variety of reasons – driving may no longer be possible, mobility issues, chronic illnesses and hearing loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Continue reading Combating Loneliness in Older Adults: Strategies for Connection and Well-Being
Your mom didn’t tell you about a nasty fall.
Your dad won’t give up his car keys.
Both parents shut down when you try to start a conversation about long-term living options.
“It’s something we see a lot – aging parents who resist help, because they view it as a threat to their independence,” said said Austin Blilie, Chief Operating Officer at Trail Ridge Home Care’s parent organization, ABHM. “For decades, they’ve been able to do things for themselves and other family members – working, running errands, babysitting, managing money, etc. It’s hard for them to admit they now need help with day-to-day activities, and they don’t want to be a burden to family and friends. Continue reading Navigating Conversations: 10 Essential Tips for Supporting Aging Parents Who Resist Help
Learn the importance of home care, why home care is better than alternatives, and how home health services improve senior lives