By the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had many years of building deep connections with family and friends. These bonds are crucial to our quality of life, and when they are severed, it inevitably leads to feelings of deep loss. You may feel hopeless to help an older adult who is grieving, but […]
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There is something so special about the kitchen. It’s the first stop kids make once they arrive home from school, in search of a snack as well as the chance to share about their day. It is the spot family members gather to cook holiday meals together. It’s also a place to heat up a […]
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Caring for a family member is often an all-consuming role. It takes a great deal of your time, focus, and energy that when your family caregiving role ends, for any reason, it can leave you feeling lost. Other common feelings to expect if you’re no longer serving as caregiver for a loved one include: Exhaustion […]
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The countdown is on to the new year, and this means only one thing: deciding on a resolution you can make that you’ll actually be empowered to keep. How about setting a goal that will help both you and someone you love live healthier and feel happier? It starts with knowing effective exercise tips to […]
Did you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, just for a moment, if what you were dreaming about was real? It can feel very disorienting until you open your eyes and take in your familiar surroundings. An experience like this can give you just a brief glimpse into the ongoing […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dementia-lady-with-caregiver-pointing-to-calendar.jpg534800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2023-12-11 07:19:122023-12-21 21:41:31Reality Orientation in Dementia: The Pro and the Cons
What do you wish for most this holiday season? Financial security? Good health for your loved ones? Peace on earth? What if you could relieve holiday stress for caregivers and simply enjoy the warmth and beauty of the season? What a gift that would be! Caregiving can be overwhelming any time of the year, but […]
No one wants to spend any more time than needed in the hospital. The aim is to get the necessary treatment or procedure over with as quickly as possible and move on to recovering. Unsurprisingly, the growing trend in hospital care at home is one being met with open arms. Imagine being able to avoid: Isolation […]
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Salt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are just meant to go together. One combination you want to avoid, however, is boredom and Alzheimer’s. Studies have revealed that boredom in dementia contributes to an increase in: Anxiety Aggression Agitation Hallucinations Delirium Wandering Depression And more Not only that but, boredom in […]
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What were your thoughts when choosing the outfit you put on this morning? Style? Comfort? A particular memory attached to a piece of clothing? The clothes we wear are a fundamental part of our identity, and the simple act of choosing what to wear and being able to put it on is essential to our […]
You both promised to look after each other through better or worse, in sickness and in health. When these cherished sentiments are first spoken on your wedding day, it is difficult to imagine how it will feel to actually live them out when providing care for your spouse. It may come as a shock to […]
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How to Help an Older Adult Who Is Grieving
/in Caregiving, Caregiving Tips, Companion Care, Elder Care, Senior Mental Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentBy the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had many years of building deep connections with family and friends. These bonds are crucial to our quality of life, and when they are severed, it inevitably leads to feelings of deep loss. You may feel hopeless to help an older adult who is grieving, but […]
Why Meal Prep Is a Great Activity for Someone With Alzheimer’s
/in Activities for Seniors, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's DIsease, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThere is something so special about the kitchen. It’s the first stop kids make once they arrive home from school, in search of a snack as well as the chance to share about their day. It is the spot family members gather to cook holiday meals together. It’s also a place to heat up a […]
Once My Caregiver Responsibilities Are Over, Who Am I?
/in Aging Care Issues, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving Stress, Caregiving Tips, Personal Care Tips, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentCaring for a family member is often an all-consuming role. It takes a great deal of your time, focus, and energy that when your family caregiving role ends, for any reason, it can leave you feeling lost. Other common feelings to expect if you’re no longer serving as caregiver for a loved one include: Exhaustion […]
The Ins and Outs of Senior Exercise
/in Activities for Seniors, Blog, Caregiving Tips, Exercise, Senior Exercise, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThe countdown is on to the new year, and this means only one thing: deciding on a resolution you can make that you’ll actually be empowered to keep. How about setting a goal that will help both you and someone you love live healthier and feel happier? It starts with knowing effective exercise tips to […]
Reality Orientation in Dementia: The Pro and the Cons
/in Aging Issues, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Blog, Caregiving, Dementia, Senior Care, Senior Finances, Senior Mental Health, Senior Mood Changes /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentDid you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, just for a moment, if what you were dreaming about was real? It can feel very disorienting until you open your eyes and take in your familiar surroundings. An experience like this can give you just a brief glimpse into the ongoing […]
Five Effective Ways to Relieve Holiday Stress for Caregivers
/in Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving Stress, Caregiving Tips, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhat do you wish for most this holiday season? Financial security? Good health for your loved ones? Peace on earth? What if you could relieve holiday stress for caregivers and simply enjoy the warmth and beauty of the season? What a gift that would be! Caregiving can be overwhelming any time of the year, but […]
Are You Prepared for the Responsibilities of Hospital Care at Home?
/in Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiving, Family Caregiving, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentNo one wants to spend any more time than needed in the hospital. The aim is to get the necessary treatment or procedure over with as quickly as possible and move on to recovering. Unsurprisingly, the growing trend in hospital care at home is one being met with open arms. Imagine being able to avoid: Isolation […]
Boredom and Alzheimer’s: How to Avoid This Dangerous Combination
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Blog, Caregiving Tips, Challenging Diseases, Chronic Disease /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentSalt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are just meant to go together. One combination you want to avoid, however, is boredom and Alzheimer’s. Studies have revealed that boredom in dementia contributes to an increase in: Anxiety Aggression Agitation Hallucinations Delirium Wandering Depression And more Not only that but, boredom in […]
Dressed for Success: The Best Senior Adaptive Clothing
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Blog, Caregiving Tips, Elder Care, Personal Care Tips, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhat were your thoughts when choosing the outfit you put on this morning? Style? Comfort? A particular memory attached to a piece of clothing? The clothes we wear are a fundamental part of our identity, and the simple act of choosing what to wear and being able to put it on is essential to our […]
Why Providing Care for Your Spouse Can Cause Resentment – And How to Overcome It
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentYou both promised to look after each other through better or worse, in sickness and in health. When these cherished sentiments are first spoken on your wedding day, it is difficult to imagine how it will feel to actually live them out when providing care for your spouse. It may come as a shock to […]