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Long-distance caregiving–tips for adult children with aging parents

October 6, 2015 By Take My Hand At-Home Care

Children living further than an hour away from an aging parent that needs help are considered “long-distance caregivers”. The National Institute on Aging estimates as many as 7 million Americans are actually long-distance caregivers.

The tasks (finances, scheduling doctor appointments and helping manage household chores) long-distance caregivers help with can be challenging for adult children living in the same community, but are even more difficult when distance is factored in. They frequently need to travel, take time off of work, or use vacation days to help their parent in-person. Companion Care for Whatcom County Seniors

Certain problems can be harder to deal with being so far away, like providing companionship, responding to medical emergencies (like an illness or a fall), transportation to appointments, and helping with meal preparation. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Caregiving, Resources for caregivers Tagged With: Aging-In-Place, Long distance caregiving, Lynden Caregivers, Whatcom County Eldercare

How will you pay for long-term care?

September 10, 2015 By Take My Hand At-Home Care

The term “long-term care” refers to assistance or supervision senior citizens and disabled people need when they physically become unable to take care of some basic daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and managing medications.

Long-term care may also be needed due to cognitive impairment caused by Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other brain disorders—sometimes bodies are strong and capable but the mind functions at a level that impacts a person’s health and safety.

Keep in mind that the need for long-term care may result from something other than the natural aging process—it can result from an accident, illness, stroke or other chronic conditions. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Aging in place, Long-term care, Resources for senior citizens Tagged With: Aging-In-Place, Brian Lydiard, Long-term care insurance Bellingham, Long-term care Whatcom County, Whatcom County Eldercare

Should you hire caregivers or move a loved one to a care facility?

August 5, 2015 By Take My Hand At-Home Care

For many years, nursing home care has been a lifeline to elderly men and women–it actually used to be one of the only options available when elders needed medical help and personal care assistance as they aged.

Today there are other alternatives, including assisted living communities and licensed caregivers that deliver services in the home of aging adults. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Aging in place, Caregiving Tagged With: Aging-In-Place, Lynden Caregivers, Nursing home comparison, Whatcom County Eldercare, Whatcom County senior citizens

How to choose an at-home caregiver

March 4, 2015 By Take My Hand At-Home Care

Age-in-Place: How to choose a caregiver

Take My Hand At-Home Care, Whatcom County Senior Care ProviderIt’s a fact that caring for an aging or disabled loved one can be rewarding and overwhelming at the same time. If left unchecked, the stress of caregiving can take a toll on a person’s health, relationships, and state of mind—something healthcare professionals refer to as “caregiver burnout.”

Hiring a caregiver for long term care or occasional respite can help prevent caregiver burnout. Partnering with a trusted care provider can be a win-win for both the person receiving care and their caregiver, especially if the role of caregiver has fallen on a spouse or other family member. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Aging in place, Caregiving, Resources for caregivers Tagged With: Aging-In-Place, Caregiver Burnout, Companions for Senior Citizens, Dementia Resources, Lynden Caregivers, Whatcom County Eldercare

Rise and shine Whatcom County

February 4, 2015 By Take My Hand At-Home Care

Rise and shine Whatcom County! Take My Hand At-Home care has launched a brand new bundle package that is helping local senior citizens start their day in a great way.

Experienced caregivers are available to help seniors with personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, meal preparation and medication monitoring – all in the comfort of their own home.

Yes it’s true, the majority of seniors dream of staying in their own home during the aging process – they want to “age-in-place” and continue living the lifestyle they are comfortable with for as long as possible.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Aging in place, Caregiving, Resources for senior citizens Tagged With: Aging-In-Place, Companions for Senior Citizens, Lynden Caregivers

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