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Caregiving can be stressful

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:34:44 +0000

Found a great resource for Caregiver Stress Check at the following link
http://alz.org/stresscheck/overview.asp?type=homepage

Alzheimer’s Effect on Caregivers

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:53:43 +0000

A video about the Alzheimer’s Effect on Caregivers

Watch CBS News Videos Online

Five things that cause aged adults to fail at home Part III

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:26:34 +0000

The following is Part III in our series on the five things that cause aged adults to fail at home. When families know the signs of decline in their loved one, they can takesteps to solve problems well before they become a crisis

In May, we talked about medication errors as one of the five things that can cause elderly people to fail. The others are nutrition, unaddressed medical problems and home safety & proper hygiene & home maintenance. Our caregivers empower the elderly to remain at home by offering solutions to these 5 problems. This month we will talk about the need for proper hygiene and home maintenance.

“My Dad just isn’t taking care of himself, and the
house is cluttered. He gets upset when I ask to
help him get a bath. I need your help!”

Elders living alone are less likely to keep a schedule of dressing, bathing, and personal grooming. Widowed spouses often lose all motivation for home cleanliness and personal appearance.
Household tasks are postponed or abandoned.

Care For Life Solution:
A few hours of homecare several times a each week by a trained caregiver can help remedy this problem. Caregivers assist in keeping a routine in place for bathing, dressing and grooming. Light housekeeping assistance will help maintain the home and keep it safer. The aged person’s outlook on life will likely improve with a fresh start each day. Give us a call to discuss care for your loved one at 843-852-9090.

Discussion on radio show Senior Focus Radio Show

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:37:51 +0000

Shery O’Neal from Care for Life was on Senior Focus Radio Show on May 8th. The discussion is hosted by Dennis Christensen, an attorney who specializes in elder law and estate planning. Shows cover issues and concerns on aging, legal matters affecting seniors, benefits, planning and community resources for seniors. John Quincy is the announcer.

Click here to listen the radio discussion

People are living longer. But longer life spans often require skilled caregivers.

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:31:05 +0000

Came across an great interview about people living longer. Because of the longer life spans this requires skilled caregivers. Here is the link for the interview with with Eric C. Rackow and Judith West from .

Professional Geriatric Care Management in the News

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:40:47 +0000

January was a big month for increasing awareness of geriatric care managers and NAPGCM, which was featured in these different national articles:

Good Housekeeping
How to Help Your Aging Parents Without Going Broke

U.S. News and World Report
Family Caregivers: Exhausted, Stressed—and Abusive?
4 ways caregivers can avoid actions they’re not proud of and enjoy caring for a person they love