Follow This Checklist After a Loved One Passes
After a loved one passes, the last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The pain and loss alone are overwhelming enough....
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marissasnook
- May 16
- 2 min
How to Respond When a Senior With Alzheimer’s No Longer Recognizes You
You have been caring for Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You have been working through many of the challenging symptoms. However one...
marissasnook
- May 10
- 2 min
How to Help a Senior During a Short-Term Rehab Stay
After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the doctor may recommend a short-term rehab stay prior to when the person returns home....
Kris Aiken
- May 8
- 2 min
The April 2023 Care Team Member of the Month is PSW Tamara Harris.
We are thrilled to announce that Tamara Harris has been named the care team member of the month for April 2023! Tamara has shown an...
The Care Company
- Apr 19
- 2 min
How Can Improv Improve Dementia Care?
Creativity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of lighthearted fun are among the top ingredients to healthy and effective dementia care. It...
The Care Company
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Hygiene for Seniors: How Often Should Older Loved Ones Bathe?
Sinking into a soothing, warm bubble bath at the conclusion of a stressful day and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing...
The Care Company
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Family Caregivers: Is Emotional Empathy Harming Your Health?
Empathy is, naturally, an essential characteristic of effective caregiving. The ability to put yourself in another individual's shoes...
The Care Company
- Mar 15
- 2 min
What to Avoid During Chemo for a Healthier Recovery
beautiful lady going through chemotherapy
The Care Company
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Helping Seniors Build a Strong Sense of Purpose
What exactly is it that gets you up out of bed every morning? If you’re part of the sandwich generation, caring for both younger and...
Kris Aiken
- Mar 6
- 2 min
The February 2023 Care Team Member of the month is RPN, Camila Tavares Dechichi.
With great pleasure, we announce Camila Tavares Dechichi as our February 2023 care team member of the month. Camilla is a Registered...
The Care Company
- Mar 3
- 2 min
What Happens When Family Denies Senior Care Is Needed
When you begin to detect the warning signs that care in the home is required for someone you love, it’s rather common for the person to...
marissasnook
- Feb 16
- 2 min
The Benefits of Routine for Seniors With Dementia
Have you ever woken up from a dream feeling totally disoriented? The dream seemed so real, and it takes a minute to regain your bearings....
marissasnook
- Feb 13
- 2 min
How Ableism Affects Seniors With Invisible Disabilities
What’s your first thought when you see an elderly person in a wheelchair? Do you see that person as less-than, someone in need of being...
Kris Aiken
- Feb 9
- 1 min
The January 2023 Care Team Member of the month is RN Roberta Schoenborn!
Please join us in congratulating Roberta Schoenborn, RN, for being chosen Care Team Member of the Month for January 2023. Roberta has...
The Care Company
- Feb 7
- 2 min
How to Be a Better Caregiver When You’re Bored
It is hard to admit but even harder to avoid. Feeling tired of your role as family caregiver is a very common response to spending so...
The Care Company
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Understanding How Medical Tests Affect Seniors
There’s frequently nothing “routine” about a routine checkup. You may arrive to your appointment perfectly fine, but leave with orders...
marissasnook
- Jan 11
- 2 min
Easing Dementia Agitation
Pacing. Fidgeting. Wandering. When you start to note these signs in an individual with Alzheimer’s, it’s time for you to take action...
Kris Aiken
- Jan 6
- 1 min
PSW Martha Walker is the Care Team Member of the Month for December 2022!
Please join us in congratulating PSW Martha Walker for being chosen as Care Team Member of the month for December 2022. Martha has been a...
marissasnook
- Jan 4
- 2 min
How to Help a Senior Who Refuses to Eat
Following the indulgence of the holiday season, a lot of people decide to scale back on calorie consumption. But if you’re caring for a...
marissasnook
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
How to Choose the Right Beverage Thickeners for Dysphagia
Unless you have had to use beverage thickeners for dysphagia, you most likely have not given much thought to the various textures and...
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