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Care for Life presents program on Eldercare for Adult Children

careforlife — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:48:13 +0000

Newly certified in Geriatric Care Management, Kerri Moore, LMSW presents program on Eldercare for Adult Children.

When is homecare and/or geriatric care management recommended?

careforlife — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:20:35 +0000

Locally owned and operated by medical professionals, Care For Life proudly offer exceptional home care and geriatric care management recommended by medical providers and our clients. Whether your needs are for just a few daily hours, or around-the-clock every day of the week, Care For Life is the first and only call you need to make.

What are times and occurrences when you might benefit from the services of a caregiver?

When you have recently had surgery and require daily living assistance
When you are transitioning home from the hospital or rehabilitation facility
When you have decided to remain in your own home rather than go into assisted living
If you need assistance with bathing, dressing, meal preparation or transportation
If you are injured and need to rebuild your confidence in living alone
If you or your loved one needs any kind of dementia care
If you need companionship to help you feel safe and secure at home
If you are a caregiver for a loved one and need a little break, Care For Life will provide respite care
Anytime you need someone to do those things you used to be able to do, but now need an extra helping hand
If you have an illness or chronic condition such as congestive heart failure or COPD

Care For Life was founded on the belief that incomparable service begins with a trusting relationship among the client, family, caregiver and company. We promise that you will feel that sense of trust from the minute you first meet our care manager and caregiver. It’s a homecare relationship you can trust.

We believe that every person is unique and deserves the utmost respect and a customized care plan that meets his or her needs. We look forward to serving you and your loved one.

Ever wonder just what a non-medical in-home caregiver will do for your loved one?

Sheryl — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:48:59 +0000

First and foremost, an attentive, trained caregiver might help prevent falls or medication errors simply by reminding seniors to use their walkers in the home or when it is the correct time for medications to be taken. Here is a list of services provided by Care For Life’s caregivers:

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When can a geriatric care manager be of benefit?

Sheryl — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:45:31 +0000

Get a detailed list of the ways a geriatric care manager can help you resolve eldercare issues. A geriatric care manager is a medical professional who specializes in helping families resolve the issues associated with caring for an elderly person. Get tips here:

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Caregivers Achieving Work-Life Balance

Sheryl — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:43:52 +0000

There are ways to ease the burden of eldercare when you are a working adult child caring for a loved one. The first is to reach out to an expert in eldercare matters such as a geriatric care management and homecare agency. Planning and delegating tasks are two key ingredients to achieving work-life balance. Watch Achieving Work-Life balance to learn more:

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What does it mean to work with a Geriatric Care Manager?

Sheryl — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:42:47 +0000

A geriatric care manager is a medically trained professional who specializes in the issues that impact the elderly. There are four main components of Geriatric Care Management: Assessment, a written care plan, referrals to resources, and ongoing monitoring of homecare and client’s needs. Watch a brief introduction to the four key components of geriatric care management:

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Share The Care. Are you working and caring for an elderly loved one?

Sheryl — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:42:33 +0000

Care For Life is a eldercare management company which also provides trained and monitored caregivers for assisting seniors in their homes. Let us Share The Care with you. To learn more watch our Share The Care webcast:

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Are you forgetting things you shouldn’t?

careforlife — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:33:55 +0000

Some forgetfulness is normal as we age. But how can a family member distinguish normal absent-mindedness from something more serious? Here are possible causes of memory loss. Is one the culprit you need to ask your doctor about?

Singing the blues? It could be depression. Memory loss can be a sign of major depression. Patients with major depression can be forgetful, lose interest in friends, have attention deficits or belabor making decisions. Are you having crying spells or excessive anxiety for a few weeks or more? Time to call your doctor.

Chemical Warfare? Forgetfulness could be the side effects of medications. A recent report stated that there are over 120 prescription medications that could affect your memory. Most frequently, they include anti-depressants, cold and flu medications, and sleeping pills. Changes in mood or behavior, suffering from memory loss or having confusion. call your doctor for a time to review every medication!

Flustered by Food? Nutritional deficiencies such as Vitamin D or B-12 can wreak havoc on the body. “Follow a balanced diet that includes protein. People with higher blood levels of vitamin B12 were six times less likely to experience brain shrinkage and dementia. Ask your doctor to check your blood to see if you have a vitamin or mineral deficiency.

Measure what you drink everyday…dehydration can cause confusion and urinary tract infections…call your doctor immediately with sudden onset confusion and forgetfulness.

One last word: Remember to get up and get moving: Exercise for 1/2 hour daily like walking or jogging helps improve mem-ory.

What is the SC Silver Haired Legislature?

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:05:02 +0000

What is the SC Silver Haired Legislature?

How does it function for seniors?

Find the answers at http://www.scsilverhairedleg.org/Purpose.aspx

What is a Geriatrician and what do the designations PA, MD and DO mean?

Sheryl — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:02:59 +0000

Answer:

A Geriatrician is an internal medicine physician with additional education and training who specializes in the care of older adults.

A PA or Physician Assistant, is a healthcare professional licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PA’s conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive healthcare, assist in surgery and in virtually all states can write prescriptions. With the physician-PA relationship, a physician assistant exercises autonomy in medical decision making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. A PA’s role may also include education, research and administrative services.

An MD or Doctor of Medicine, is one of the physician designations (like DO) that identifies a physician who has completed medical school and appropriate advanced training. MD’s usually complete four years of medical school and additional years of residency training and then may become certified as specialists in such fields as family practice, emergency medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics, etc.

A DO or Doctor of Osteopathy, is fully trained in all aspects of medicine, just like an MD. DO’s receive additional training in structural medicine and are certified as well to do manipulations. They take a holistic approach to medicine, looking at the whole patient to determine the best treatment plan. DO’s like MD’s obtain certification in family practice, orthopedics, surgery, obstetrics, neurosurgery and so forth.