Archive for August 2017
What Should Your Elderly Loved One Have Beside Her Bed at Night?
Keeping the right items beside your loved one’s bed at night can help her to be prepared and it can give you peace of mind. A Phone and a List of Emergency Numbers Having a phone nearby, whether it’s a landline or a cell phone, is essential. Make sure that you also have a list…
Read MoreWays to Keep Your Elderly Loved One Sleeping Well with COPD
If your elderly loved one has COPD, you might have noticed that sometimes her sleep can be hit or miss. There are a variety of reasons that this can be the case and it can take some digging to get to the full answer for your loved one. Talk to Your Loved One’s Doctor Your…
Read MoreDo You Know the Signs of Hypoglycemia?
People with diabetes sometimes experience hypoglycemia (also called low blood sugar or low blood glucose) because of treatments for diabetes. In general, when a person’s blood sugar levels drop below 70 mg/dl, they become hypoglycemic and need immediate assistance to bring blood sugar levels back to a normal range of between 70 and 110 mg/dl.…
Read MoreTips for the Family Caregiver
Becoming a family caregiver can bring a variety of emotions and experiences into one’s life. From overwhelmingly beautiful moments to stressful and challenging times, it’s a period in one’s life that requires focused attention and a specific set of tools in order to help you thrive. Here are some tips and tools that can help…
Read MoreHome Care Focus: Housekeeping Assistance
As a family caregiver you are always thinking about what is best for your parent and what you can do to make sure that they live the highest quality of life possible. One element of this is determining if adding home care to their routine is right for them. Starting home care for them can…
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