If you find yourself feeling that it’s easier just to “do it yourself” when it comes to your parent’s daily activities and safety, don’t be too hard on yourself. It shows how much you care. But, you also want to maintain a healthy balance between keeping them safe and having them maintain their dignity.
Now that your loved one has agreed to receive help from a caregiver, you want the find the best caregiving help you can for them. Their caregiver is going to play a prominent role in their life, and yours; not just anyone will do. Here are five tips to help you get the best caregiving help for your loved one.
Helping a family member transition from a hospital to home can also be stressful, particularly for the person assuming responsibility for the transition. Making arrangements for the care of a loved one can prompt a range of emotions, including nervousness and fear.
Sometimes it’s obvious that an older adult needs help. However, often changes happen gradually, making it challenging for a family member to decide if it’s time for a loved one to receive home care. Here are a couple of ways you can assess if your loved one needs in-home care.
