In a perfect world, we could compartmentalize our caregiving duties, staying with a routine that met the needs of a senior loved one, while allowing enough time to manage our myriad of other responsibilities. But needless to say, life does not adhere to our desired script, and conflicting needs are frequent when caring for an […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/annoyed-senior-woman-outside.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/unnamed-1.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2020-07-13 08:17:562020-07-06 16:08:39Top Tips for Caring for Aging Parents—Even When They Expect A Lot
If you were asked to paint a picture of a typical family caregiver, you’d likely portray a middle-aged woman, perhaps preparing a meal, helping with bathing or getting dressed, transporting a loved one to medical appointments. And your assessment would be accurate; AARP reports the typical caregiver profile is a 49-year-old female performing acts of service […]
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Looking through boxes, cupboards, and closets, pulling out odds and ends from drawers, and sorting repetitively through a number of items can be frustrating for individuals providing care for a member of the family with dementia, but in fact these actions are fulfilling an objective. Rummaging can supply a degree of comfort for individuals with […]
Stress is bound to happen, and actually, not always a bad thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well.” However, especially for family caregivers, the level of stress can rapidly intensify and be frustrating, and when not managed effectively, lead to big health […]
Times of crisis can bring out the best as well as the worst in us. During the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve heard stories of people hoarding items and selling them to generate an outrageous profit, together with stories of people who selflessly met the needs of others despite their own fears. The secret to weathering the […]
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Older adults diagnosed with mesothelioma have a variety of options when it comes to treatment. The type of care your loved one receives will be determined after a doctor or specialist evaluates him or her. Since each older adult’s diagnosis is unique, treatment will vary on an individual basis. While there is no specific treatment […]
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You may very well not recognize her by name, but you’ve possibly come across her story. Joy Milne has an especially specialized talent: detecting Parkinson’s disease through her nose. Her gift came to light when she sensed what she describes as an “overpowering sort of nasty yeast smell” in her husband of 10 years. Soon noticing other […]
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A senior who exhibits loss of memory, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and problems with performing daily activities has the distinguishing signs of Alzheimer’s disease, right? Actually, what appears to be a clear case of Alzheimer’s may really be one of several different types of dementia – in particular, one that has just recently been identified. Known as LATE, or limbic-predominant age-related […]
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Understanding where to turn with regard to the latest, most dependable info on COVID-19, particularly as it relates to the elderly and family members who take care of them, is extremely important – and complicated. With many resources and differing opinions on this serious topic, we want to help make it more straightforward to locate what you […]
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Family financial affairs tend to be a taboo subject, and the reason behind multiple arguments, enhanced emotions, and misunderstandings. And for a good number of today’s seniors, who maintain a “Depression mentality” from years of saving for a rainy day and learning to “waste not, want not,” it is often uncomfortable for them to grant […]
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Top Tips for Caring for Aging Parents—Even When They Expect A Lot
/in Caregiver Issues, Caregiving Tips, Senior Care Fort Lauderdale FL /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIn a perfect world, we could compartmentalize our caregiving duties, staying with a routine that met the needs of a senior loved one, while allowing enough time to manage our myriad of other responsibilities. But needless to say, life does not adhere to our desired script, and conflicting needs are frequent when caring for an […]
How Male Caregivers Can Find More Support
/in Caregiver Issues, Caregiving Stress, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIf you were asked to paint a picture of a typical family caregiver, you’d likely portray a middle-aged woman, perhaps preparing a meal, helping with bathing or getting dressed, transporting a loved one to medical appointments. And your assessment would be accurate; AARP reports the typical caregiver profile is a 49-year-old female performing acts of service […]
Managing the Common Dementia Behavior of Rummaging
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiving Tips, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentLooking through boxes, cupboards, and closets, pulling out odds and ends from drawers, and sorting repetitively through a number of items can be frustrating for individuals providing care for a member of the family with dementia, but in fact these actions are fulfilling an objective. Rummaging can supply a degree of comfort for individuals with […]
Tips to Manage Family Caregiver Stress
/in Caregiver Stress, Caregiving Stress, Caregiving Tips /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentStress is bound to happen, and actually, not always a bad thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well.” However, especially for family caregivers, the level of stress can rapidly intensify and be frustrating, and when not managed effectively, lead to big health […]
Caregiver Resilience During a Time of Crisis
/in Caregiving Stress, Caregiving Tips, Family Caregivers /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentTimes of crisis can bring out the best as well as the worst in us. During the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve heard stories of people hoarding items and selling them to generate an outrageous profit, together with stories of people who selflessly met the needs of others despite their own fears. The secret to weathering the […]
Top 5 Treatment Options for Seniors with Mesothelioma
/in Uncategorized /by rhc-admOlder adults diagnosed with mesothelioma have a variety of options when it comes to treatment. The type of care your loved one receives will be determined after a doctor or specialist evaluates him or her. Since each older adult’s diagnosis is unique, treatment will vary on an individual basis. While there is no specific treatment […]
Could New Parkinson’s Diagnostic Tests Be Developed Based on Our Sense of Smell?
/in Challenging Diseases, Chronic Disease, Elder Care, Parkinson's Disease, Senior Care, Senior Health /by Marissa SnookYou may very well not recognize her by name, but you’ve possibly come across her story. Joy Milne has an especially specialized talent: detecting Parkinson’s disease through her nose. Her gift came to light when she sensed what she describes as an “overpowering sort of nasty yeast smell” in her husband of 10 years. Soon noticing other […]
The Different Types of Dementia: Is It Alzheimer’s or Something Else?
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Dementia, Home Health Agency, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Mental Health /by Marissa SnookA senior who exhibits loss of memory, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and problems with performing daily activities has the distinguishing signs of Alzheimer’s disease, right? Actually, what appears to be a clear case of Alzheimer’s may really be one of several different types of dementia – in particular, one that has just recently been identified. Known as LATE, or limbic-predominant age-related […]
The COVID-19 Crisis Resources Seniors and Family Caregivers Need
/in Challenging Diseases, Elder Care, Health Concerns, Home Health Agency, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Marissa SnookUnderstanding where to turn with regard to the latest, most dependable info on COVID-19, particularly as it relates to the elderly and family members who take care of them, is extremely important – and complicated. With many resources and differing opinions on this serious topic, we want to help make it more straightforward to locate what you […]
How to Best Discuss Finances with Senior Parents
/in Uncategorized /by Marissa SnookFamily financial affairs tend to be a taboo subject, and the reason behind multiple arguments, enhanced emotions, and misunderstandings. And for a good number of today’s seniors, who maintain a “Depression mentality” from years of saving for a rainy day and learning to “waste not, want not,” it is often uncomfortable for them to grant […]