Stretch Your Arthritis Pain Away
It may seem counterintuitive that exercise can ease the pain of arthritis, which is most painful when moving, but a whole host of experts are jumping on the exercise bandwagon, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact, exercise may be the most effective form of pain control outside of drugs. While […]
Double Jeopardy for Baby Boomers Caring for Their Parents
Nearly 10 million adult children over the age of 50 care for their aging parents. These family caregivers are themselves aging as well as providing care at a time when they also need to be planning and saving for their own retirement. The MetLife Study of Caregiving Costs to Working Caregivers: Double Jeopardy for Baby Boomers […]
8 Steps to Consider If You Are a Family Caregiver. Steps 4 & 5
Step 4. Facilitate conversations. Discussion about health conditions, finances, legal affairs, and end-of-life care are often difficult conversations at best, even among loving family members. But they are critical to understanding the needs and desires of our loved ones as they age, particularly if we become the guardian of those wishes. Timing and place are […]
8 Steps to Consider If You Are a Family Caregiver
Most people do not consciously choose to become a primary caregiver for a loved one with dementia. As devoted and loving family members or friends, we usually assume this new role without much consideration, preparation, or planning. By creating a strategic plan of care from the outset, however, we can significantly enhance our ability to […]
How to Communicate with People Who Have Dementia Part 5
Use important nonverbal communications. Using these tips is key to showing respect and to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with dementia—and may be more important than verbal communication Smile and be at ease. The message being conveyed is one of trust and respect. Notice your facial cues. Avoid furrowing your brows, rolling your […]
Comments from February’s Client Survey
Blessings! For Seniors uses Home Care Pulse, a national survey company, to complete a telephone interview with our clients each month. Below are a sampling of their responses. The bold text is what the client is asked to comment on. Compassion of caregivers – They show their compassion in the way they talk to her. […]
Fall Prevention
www.blessingsforseniors.com About half of all falls happen at home. To make your home safer: Improve the lighting in your home. As you get older, you need brighter lights to see well. Lamp shades or frosted bulbs can reduce glare. www.blessingsforseniors.com
How to Be An Astute Caregiver-Know the Six Signs of Decline
Is it inevitable that aging must bring disease, debilitation and dementia? Jack Lalanne, the exercise guru, continued his two-hour daily workouts into his nineties. Clint Eastwood, at the age of eighty, continues to produce, direct, and star in major motion pictures. Sure, our parents are aging. But while chronic illness and increased frailty take their […]
Fall Prevention
www.blessingsforseniors.com About half of all falls happen at home. To make your home safer: Keep items you use often in cabinets you can reach easily without using a step stool. www.blessingsforseniors.com
Guide to Veteran’s Benefits
Understanding Veteran’s benefits: A Guide for Seniors To access the guide go to: www.blessingsforseniors.com complete the Contact Us form and type “Veteran’s Benefits” in the comments box. The link to the guide will be emailed to you. Or call 623-594-0819 Blessings! For Seniors Companion Care Goodyear, AZ www.blessingsforseniors.com
