What do you do when your elderly parent or client isn’t taking their medications as prescribed? Here are ways to find out what is going wrong and how to correct it. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Transportation and Driving Personal Care Mail, Bills, and Paperwork Appointments Health and Safety Daily Life Your Home Legal and … [Read more...]
Think You Know What a Power of Attorney is For? Not so Fast – Watch This Video!
Note: The following video and article were first published in 2013. While the media is a bit outdated, the information applied is still relevant. Care is There encourages you to review the advice and research your options. You can review more recent articles on our "Powers of Attorney & Advance Medical Directives" solutions page. Powers of attorney are widely misunderstood, even among … [Read more...]
Tips for a Successful Holiday Season with Seniors
We know that once we get to November and Thanksgiving, the holiday season is in full swing. Your loved one wants to be included in the holiday planning, whether they live with you, live just down the block, or across the country. Including the older adult in your life does not have to cause added stress, and when you plan ahead, you can alleviate a lot of that worry. Here are some strategies that … [Read more...]
Home Security Tips for Senior Citizens
Home security is a vital part of any aging-in-place plan. Especially if an elderly loved one is living alone. It makes sense that many people are often worried and concerned that their parents or grandparents may be vulnerable to crime. The National Sheriff’s Association, through the National Association of Triads, shares tips for improving the security of an older person’s home. We reviewed and … [Read more...]
What to Watch for at the Holidays – Signs of Decline in Your Elderly Parents
If you are a long distance caregiver, your visit home for the holidays can tell you a lot about whether your elderly loved ones need additional assistance. Here are some signs of decline to watch for during your visit: Changes in personal hygiene Clothing that is worn or inappropriate for the season Bills or mail stacking up Old food in the refrigerator; lack of fresh food Dropped … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Caregiver Stress
A few years ago, I had the privilege of hearing a presentation about caregiver stress from Valda Garber-Weider, RN, MS, certified dementia practitioner and former director of assisted living for the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC.) Â Valda has also been a long time caregiver for her own elderly family members in her own home. Valda reminds us that "studies show 70% of full … [Read more...]
Does your loved one need personal care? These tips will help
Does your loved one need help with bathing and dressing, as well as caring for their teeth and hair? They need personal care to help them to remain at home, thriving and healthy. If you aren’t sure about hiring an agency to provide personal care or if you don’t want an individual you don’t know coming into your home to help with care, you might feel that providing personal care is the best option … [Read more...]
Connecting with Elderly Parents over the Holidays
The holidays are a time for connecting with elderly parents and our families, with our traditions, and with what makes our lives meaningful. How can we make this precious time a fulfilling opportunity rather than a stressful rush As usual, a client provided me with insight and inspiration! Today I helped a client prepare her holiday cards. This 93-year-old has traveled and lived all over the … [Read more...]
What to Do When You Notice Decline in Your Elderly Loved One or Client
So you finally got to see your elderly loved one or client in person! Were you concerned or even alarmed by what you saw? Is their memory failing, do they seem frail or unsteady? Have they lost weight? Are they struggling to hear or see? Is their home in disarray? Mail or bills piling up? Message machine full? These are all signs of decline in your elderly loved one. Care is There can help you … [Read more...]
Time to get your Flu Shot!
With COVID-19 statistics at the forefront, it can be easy to forget just how dangerous the flu really is. Flu viruses spread quickly throughout communities; during the 2018-2019 flu season, there were 35.5 million illnesses, 490,600 hospitalizations and 34,200 deaths due to the flu. Vaccinations protect you and your loved ones. The more people who are vaccinated, the less number of flu cases in … [Read more...]