Care For Life http://homecarecharleston.com Caregivers Charleston, SC Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:33:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Personal Hygiene and Home Maintenance http://homecarecharleston.com/personal-hygiene-and-home-maintenance/ http://homecarecharleston.com/personal-hygiene-and-home-maintenance/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:33:11 +0000 admin http://homecarecharleston.com/personal-hygiene-and-home-maintenance/ Our Eldercare Advisor spoke with a daughter the other day who had a concern, she said, “Our Dad just isn’t taking care of himself, and the house is a mess. He doesn’t shave and his clothes are always dirty when I go by.”
When seniors who have usually taken pride in their appearance with a routine of bathing, dressing and grooming begin to lose interest or ability, I usually suggest an assessment of their emotional and physical needs and home safety by our nurse care manager.
She objectively assesses personal well-being, hygiene and the home. With a minimum of homecare a week, most of the problems in these areas can be resolved. A trained, compassionate caregiver really helps improve the senior’s outlook and environment by providing a fresh start to each day and encourages ongoing good habits.
Decreasing home maintenance, overgrown grass or ceasing to make necessary repairs to the home are other concerns. Help with light housekeeping to increase home maintenance helps relieve these stressors.
It is best for all concerned to address these concerns as soon as they are observed. Call today for a complimentary consultation with our Eldercare Advisor. 852-9090

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  • adult day care
  • In-home Care
  • Independent Living
    • ]]>     http://homecarecharleston.com/adult-day-care-in-home-care-independent-living/feed/ 0     Great article on formulate family’s plans http://homecarecharleston.com/great-article-on-formulate-familys-plans/ http://homecarecharleston.com/great-article-on-formulate-familys-plans/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:30:54 +0000 admin http://homecarecharleston.com/?p=276 Found a great article from Kenneth C. King, Jr., Esq. on the right time to formulate and discuss your family’s plans, including your estate plans.
    link to Kenneth C. King, Jr. Esq article

    ]]>     http://homecarecharleston.com/great-article-on-formulate-familys-plans/feed/ 0     Center 4 Women program YOU CAN DO IT! program http://homecarecharleston.com/center-4-women-program-you-can-do-it-program/ http://homecarecharleston.com/center-4-women-program-you-can-do-it-program/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:24:28 +0000 admin http://homecarecharleston.com/?p=269 Care For Life and Mary Peters are proud to sponsor the monthly YOU CAN DO IT! programs for the Center 4 Women. Check the calendar at
    http://www.c4women.org
    Center 4 Women Charleston SC

    ]]>     http://homecarecharleston.com/center-4-women-program-you-can-do-it-program/feed/ 0     Caregiving can be stressful http://homecarecharleston.com/caregiving-can-be-stressful/ http://homecarecharleston.com/caregiving-can-be-stressful/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:34:44 +0000 admin http://homecarecharleston.com/?p=255 Found a great resource for Caregiver Stress Check at the following link
    http://alz.org/stresscheck/overview.asp?type=homepage

    ]]>     http://homecarecharleston.com/caregiving-can-be-stressful/feed/ 0     Alzheimer’s Effect on Caregivers http://homecarecharleston.com/alzheimers-effect-on-caregivers/ http://homecarecharleston.com/alzheimers-effect-on-caregivers/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:53:43 +0000 admin http://homecarecharleston.com/?p=265 A video about the Alzheimer’s Effect on Caregivers


    Watch CBS News Videos Online

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    ]]>     http://homecarecharleston.com/alzheimers-national-crisis/feed/ 0     Alzheimer’s Warning Signs http://homecarecharleston.com/alzheimers-warning-signs/ http://homecarecharleston.com/alzheimers-warning-signs/#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:47:48 +0000 admin http://homecarecharleston.com/?p=257 Video about Alzheimer’s Warning Signs


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    ]]>     http://homecarecharleston.com/alzheimers-warning-signs/feed/ 0     Nutritional drinks for seniors, elderly & Alzheimer’s | Problems and Side Effects http://homecarecharleston.com/nutritional-drinks-for-seniors-elderly-alzheimers-problems-and-side-effects/ http://homecarecharleston.com/nutritional-drinks-for-seniors-elderly-alzheimers-problems-and-side-effects/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:44:17 +0000 admin http://homecarecharleston.com/?p=251 Interesting article about Nutritional drinks for seniors from www.agingcare.com.

    Nutritional drinks for seniors, elderly & Alzheimer’s | Problems and Side Effects.

    ]]>     http://homecarecharleston.com/nutritional-drinks-for-seniors-elderly-alzheimers-problems-and-side-effects/feed/ 0     Adult Day Care Centers http://homecarecharleston.com/adult-day-care-centers/ http://homecarecharleston.com/adult-day-care-centers/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:01:43 +0000 admin http://homecarecharleston.com/?p=267 The following is from Author Lynn Ivey from www.agingcare.com about Adult Day care centers.

    Adult day care centers provide a safe, secure environment for adults who are unable to stay alone during the day. They serve people challenged with the effects of aging, such as Alzheimer’s and other types of memory loss, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, or other ailments.
    Adult day care centers provide socialization, community, stimulating activities, healthy meals and snacks, and support with activities of daily living. Some centers also offer nursing and healthcare services.
    Adult day care centers can be an essential aid to caregivers. They allow caregivers to hold a job, take care of household responsibilities, see friends, and pursue other activities, knowing their loved ones are safe and entertained during the day.
    Your elder may truly enjoy the stimulation of seeing other people as well as the programming of many centers, and you, the caregiver, will know your elder is being cared for while you work or run errands.
    It’s important to note that adult day care centers are typically open during weekdays. Some offer additional evening or weekend care. But participants do not live at the centers; they live at home.

    [Note: Care For Life ~Experts in Eldercare since 1995~ provides geriatric care management and homecare by experienced, monitored caregivers. Families often combine adult day care for daytime with additional homecare for evenings and overnight care and assistance so that seniors can remain in their own homes safely and independently for as long as possible. Call for a free telephone consultation today at 843-852-9090.]

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