Why Respite Care Services Are Crucial to Family Caregivers’ Health
/in Care Tips, Caregivers, Respite CareFamily Caregiver Challenges: When Siblings Aren’t Helping
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One of many family caregiver challenges is difficult family dynamics.
If you’re managing all of the care for your aging parents solo while your siblings refrain from helping, you’re not alone. As a matter of fact, as many as half of all family caregivers are taking care of an aging loved one on their own, according to a recent report from AARP. It’s one of the top family caregiver challenges being faced, and can be difficult to know how to resolve. Read more
Still Having Trouble With Daily Activities After Recovering from COVID-19? Try Home Care.
/in Benefits of Home Care, COVID-19, Respite CareFeeling Overwhelmed? Here’s What You Need to Know When Caring for Aging Parents.
/in Respite Care, Sandwich Generation, Senior Safety10 Ways Home Care Services Make Life Better for Seniors
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Learn ten benefits of home care services for seniors.
It’s an undeniable fact: the overwhelming majority of today’s older individuals would rather age at home instead of facing a move to a nursing home or assisted living facility. And with good rationale: home care services allow older adults to experience safety and stability, while retaining the comfort and familiarity of home and their neighborhood community. Read more
6 Ways to Help Overcome Objections to Senior Home Care
/in Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior SafetyTips for Caregivers of Dementia Patients
/in Alzhimer's Disease, Benefits of Home Care, Dementia Care, Elder Care, Hillendale Home Care Resources, Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior SafetySometimes, the most beneficial lessons in life come about by going through them firsthand; yet the wisdom we are able to glean from those who’ve walked a similar course before us is priceless. If you’re providing care for a family member with dementia and becoming a bit bogged down in this uncharted territory, the dementia care tips for caregivers below will help:

Discover tips for caregivers of dementia patients from Hillendale Home Care.
Dementia Care Experts Recommend Approaching Senior Bathing Care with a SMILE
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Use the SMILE technique when approaching bathing care for seniors.
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine this: Most of your life has been devoted to taking care of and helping others – as a parent, during your career, through volunteering in your local community, and as a grandparent. After living independently and being in control of any decisions that impact your life, you now find yourself as the one who needs assistance with bathing and other daily care tasks. Imagine the vulnerability, sense of loss, and fear that may be experienced when suddenly day-to-day tasks are challenging to complete. Read more
Caregiver Burnout Is Real. Here’s How to Spot It and Avoid It.
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