Talking to Dad about Home Care Services for Mom
Your mother and father have been married for over 60 years. They met shortly after he returned home from World War II, fell in love, and were quickly married. For the most part, they had a wonderful marriage, but they certainly had challenges along the way. Your mother recently suffered from a stroke and [...]
Preventing Falls Through Experienced Home Care for the Elderly
Falls are the number one cause of accidental death among seniors at home. They can be caused by a number of factors. It could be the result of less strength the senior possesses in their legs, causing them to lose balance and be unable to regain it in time. It could also be caused [...]
How Are YOU Doing? Letting Others Care About You
It is probably the most common exchange in the human language. Conversations begin with "how are you doing?" and no matter how genuine the interest of the person asking, most people will simply respond "Fine". This may be the easiest of pleasantries, but it could also be a contributor to your stress. In your [...]
Talking to Relatives About Home Care for Elderly Loved Ones
Mary knew that it was time to talk to her sisters about their father's failing health, but she dreaded the conversation. He'd been declining for months, but since her sisters lived all across the country, they hadn't seen the problem for themselves. Home care was the right option, but she had a feeling that [...]
Tips for Caring for a Senior Living with COPD
COPD is a common disease, with more than 30 million people throughout the United States living with the condition, and is the third leading cause of death, leading to the death of more than 120,000 Americans each year. As a family caregiver this illuminates how important it is for you to give your senior [...]
Are You Caring for Your Parent Too Much in Their Early Stage of Alzheimer’s?
When you find out that your aging parent is living with Alzheimer’s disease, it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed with the realities of the progression of this disease, and determined to take on as many responsibilities as possible to ensure that your parent’s needs are met. While it is important to ensure that [...]
How Can You Help Friends and Family Members Adjust to Your Senior’s Dementia Diagnosis?
It's difficult enough for you and your aging adult to adjust when she's diagnosed with dementia, but it can be even more difficult for others in her life. Friends and relatives may not understand what this diagnosis means for your elderly family member and they may start to withdraw a bit. There are things [...]
What Are the Best Ways to Feel Connected as a Long-Distance Caregiver?
Being a long-distance family caregiver can be almost as effective as being right there with your elderly family member, but it can sometimes leave you feeling disconnected. These techniques can help you to bridge that gap. Meet Everyone Involved in Her Care. Because you live farther away, it's possible that by the time you [...]
HomeChoice Home Care Attends Veterans Aid & Attendance Presentation
Veterans Aid & Attendance Presentation The Veterans Aid & Attendance presentation by Patty at Preferred Senior Resources provided very valuable information about a little known program offered to vets who served our country during war time. This program offers monthly money to cover in home care costs for war time vets and [...]
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of an Infection?
Infections can be dangerous for anyone, but can be particularly so for elderly adults. Seniors tend to have immune systems that are lower and less effective than those of younger adults, meaning that they are more vulnerable to infections and have a more difficult time fighting off those infections if they do occur. These [...]
HomeChoice Home Care Owner to Attend Veterans Aid & Attendance Presentation
Jennifer Perruccio, Owner and Community Relations Director of HomeChoice Home Care Solutions, is looking forward to attending a Veterans Aid & Attendance presentation Thursday, October 26th. The presentation is offered by Preferred Senior Resources and hosted by Cambridge Village in Apex, NC. We love our vets and look forward to learning more about veterans [...]
Should You Bring an Elderly Care Provider on Outings with Your Senior?
Elderly Care in Wake County NC: Assistance on Outings Routine and predictability can be valuable when caring for an elderly adult, but that does not mean that every single day needs to be exactly the same. In fact, planning activities and outings that shake up your routine a little and give your [...]
