Now that Mom has sold her car, is no longer driving and it is harder for her to get around on her own, it has been decided that you and your siblings will divide up her senior care needs. Someone has to take her to the doctor's office, grocery store and beauty shop. Someone else […]
Want to Provide Senior Care for a Loved One? Be Sure to Follow This Guide Read More »
Wouldn't it be nice if there was a guidebook that provided all the answers to dementia care, rather than the guessing game so many of us are dealing with? The various periods of the disease that have to be worked through cause it to become increasingly complicated; as soon as we begin to feel moderately
Essential Dementia Care Notes Every Caregiver Should Know Read More »
Family senior caregivers are “routinely marginalized and ignored within the health care system.” So says the latest report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. With around 18 million family members serving as senior caregivers for an older loved one, this report is alarming, as neglect of the caregivers can result in seniors
Senior Caregivers: Feeling Invisible? These Tips Can Help Your Voice to Be Heard. Read More »
We’re a do-it-yourself culture; one that clearly values self-reliance, and applauds men and women that pull themselves up by their own bootstraps and take care of just about everything independently. Even so, the reality is, there are some things we simply can’t manage without help; issues that could very well cause harm to ourselves and
Chicago Family Caregivers: You Are Not Alone! Read More »
When you are a family member providing care for an aging or chronically ill loved one, you experience a broad range of emotions, challenges and rewards on a regular basis. In fact, very few if any emotions don't come into play at one time or another during caregiving – and sometimes, the full spectrum of
Dealing with Guilt: 3 Ways Caregivers Can Begin to Let Go of it Read More »
It's normal for siblings to give each other a hard time growing up, but sometimes small disagreements can lead to deeper, long lasting resentment and anger. These moments can change the nature of relationships and make situations like deciding on Chicago area care for senior loved ones difficult. When the time comes to make care
Chicago Home Care Tips: Helping Senior Parents Despite Difficult Family Dynamics Read More »
As a family caregiver, we at Independence-4-Seniors Home Care know that there’s a lot on your plate all year long, but doubly so during the holidays. At this time of the year, stress has a tendency to pile up, and too much stress can have unhealthy consequences. If you’re feeling overwhelmed this holiday season, follow
Attention Chicago Family Caregivers: Try These Holiday Stress Reducers Read More »
The ho-ho-holidays can be he-he-hectic for the millions of Americans who are trying to balance work, family life, and caring for a loved one. As joyous and festive as the holiday season can be, family caregivers often suffer in silence while trying to do it all. However, it's important to remember that taking time during
Independence-4-Seniors Home Care Helps Family Caregivers Prioritize Holiday To-Do Lists Read More »
In our last blog, we offered step-by-step directions on how to safely transfer an elderly loved one from a bed to a wheelchair. But what if you’re the caregiver for someone who’s bedridden? You may think there’s no danger of injury in simply helping a bedridden senior change positions, but the risk of injury still
Extending a Hand Without Overextending Your Back Read More »
The odds are against you: more than half of all caregivers suffer from injuries related to lifting or transferring a frail, elderly loved one. To save your back and protect the person you’re assisting from injury as well, we’ve compiled the following step-by-step guide to safely transfer someone from a bed to a wheelchair:
Safe Transfer Techniques from a Bed to a Wheelchair Read More »
