Becoming a Family Caregiver
If caring for a family loved one is new for you or if you are experiencing the stresses of being a family caregiver, then this FREE community education forum is for you. You will learn: What being a caregiver is all about What being a caregiver means to the family The core values of being […]
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 […]
Testimonial
“I can’t begin to express how grateful our whole family is to the wonderful staff at Blessings! for Seniors for the way they dealt with the needs of my 96-year-old dad on very short notice. His wife had become very ill and, unbeknownst to our family in the Midwest, had neglected him severely as her […]
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. […]
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
Fall Prevention
www.blessingsforseniors.com About half of all falls happen at home. To make your home safer: Remove small throw rugs or use double-sided tape to keep the rugs from slipping. www.blessingsforseniors.com
Tip of the Day-Preventing Falls
www.blessingsforseniors.com About half of all falls happen at home. To make your home safer: Wear shoes that give good support and have thin non-slip soles. Avoid wearing slippers and athletic shoes with deep treads. www.blessingsforseniors.com
Fall Prevention
www.blessingsforseniors.com Exercise is one of the most important ways to reduce your chances of falling. It makes you stronger and helps you feel better. Exercises that improve balance and coordination (like Tai Chi) are the most helpful. What are your favorite exercises? www.blessingsforseniors.com
