Posts by Lainie Berg
What Does Psychological Self-care Look Like?
Excerpt: Taking care of your psychological health looks a little different for everyone, but some of these activities might be part of your plan.
Read MoreAvoid Exhaustion When Caring for Aging Relatives
Family caregivers who spend a lot of their time and energy caring for a senior relative may find it difficult to maintain a balance between their own needs and those of their loved ones. Aging adults with physical or mental health issues often need quite a lot of help, sometimes all day and all night.
Read MoreThe Heart of A Caregiver Award for February 2019
The Heart of A Caregiver Award for February 2019 is presented to Lea Bartkowitz.We appreciate her personable approach and enthusiasm to help clients.
Read MoreFour Tips for Successful Long-distance Caregiving
Long-distance caregiving can sometimes take more out of you than being a caregiver in person. That tends to have a lot to do with the systems and assistance you have in place.
Read MoreCases of Whooping Cough on the Rise
Whooping cough, or pertussis, has made a comeback in the United States. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, annual cases of whooping cough totaled less than 2,000 nationwide. By 2012, the number had exploded to around 48,000 cases. Although you may think of it as a condition that only affects children, it can also affect older adults.
Read MoreHeart of a Caregiver Award January
We are so thankful for CINDY SCHMITZ, Our January 2019 Heart of a Caregiver recipient. We have heard time and again from clients who appreciate the awesome job she does.
Read MoreIs it True that Seniors with Dementia Are Always Wandering?
Wandering behavior can seem perplexing to family caregivers who look after seniors with dementia. Wandering is common in aging adults with dementia for a number of reasons, mostly related to the notion that they are trying to walk somewhere that isn’t part of their current life.
Read MoreChristmas For A Senior – Warming Hearts One Gift at a Time
Let’s start with a story that one of our personal assistants shared… She arrived at her client’s residence shortly after a volunteer had delivered the gift from Christmas For A Senior.
Read More5 Ways to Prevent Dehydration in Your Aging Parent
If an elderly person loses body fluids without replenishing them, it is a condition known as dehydration. The loss of fluids from the body can translate to extremely serious health issues, especially in seniors.
Read MoreThe Heart Of A Caregiver Award
The Heart of a Caregiver Award for December 2018 was presented to Sabrina Anderson. Sabrina is so engaging and lights up her clients’ homes.
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