Many families don’t realize how much a loved one’s health has deteriorated until a fall lands them in the hospital.
We are often so busy worrying about the cost of a caregiver’s salary that we often neglect to consider the other costs related to having someone in your home caring for a parent or elderly relative.
Some seniors, particularly those in the early stages of dementia, may have a hard time trusting anyone other than the family member they rely on most.
Burn marks, bruising, poor hygiene, and broken bones are the telltale indicators of physical elder abuse and an astute observer can typically spot these signs easily.
Though providing care for an aging parent may start as a sprint, it often becomes a marathon.
Sometimes you notice that Mom has lost a step or that Dad is having trouble getting around the house, and you decide it’s time to consider hiring a caregiver to help.
Is your senior safe from financial abuse? You might be surprised.
It’s common for your loved one’s needs to change over time. If you’re lucky, you have a trusted caregiver who really connects with your senior, understands his or her needs, and is responsive to your input and concerns.
At some point, a drive out with your aging mother or father becomes a bit more complicated than hopping into the passenger seat.
Perhaps the greatest amount of anxiety regarding home care surrounds the concept of letting a stranger into your loved one’s home.