At Home Care
So, your spouse needs to have surgery and you are ready, willing and eager to be their caregiver as they recover. That’s awesome—they are lucky you’re available to help!
You’ve taken a few days off of work, have a book to read or Netflix shows to catch up on while your partner is napping. The fridge has been stocked with groceries—you’re good to go, right?
Almost. There are some important things you should know as you take on the role of caregiver after a hospital discharge. [Read more…]
According to AARP.org, sleep is essential to health—it rests the body, renews the brain and produces higher levels of certain beneficial hormones. 
Unfortunately, getting those often-recommended seven to eight hours of sound, restful sleep (night after night) can be hard if you are the primary caregiver for an older adult.
Hiring overnight in-home care means that a licensed caregiver is there, awake and ready to help as needed. [Read more…]
Sue Sorensen became involved with Whatcom County eldercare and aging-in-place services in 2009. She launched Take My Hand At-Home Care in January 2012 … Read More...