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6 tips for caregiving at home after a hospital stay.

April 5, 2016 By Take My Hand At-Home Care

photo-1422190441165-ec2956dc9eccSo, 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…]

Filed Under: Caregiving, Resources for caregivers, Resources for senior citizens Tagged With: caregiver respite, caregiving at home, hiring a caregiver, Lynden Caregivers, Whatcom County Eldercare

Hiring an overnight caregiver for your parents

March 3, 2016 By Take My Hand At-Home Care

According to AARP.org, sleep is essential to health—it rests the body, renews the brain and produces higher levels of certain beneficial hormones. Gentleman photo

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…]

Filed Under: Aging in place, Caregiving, Long-term care, Resources for caregivers, Resources for senior citizens Tagged With: Aging-In-Place, caregiver respite, Lynden caregiving, overnight caregiving, Whatcom County elder care

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