Be a Santa to a Senior Brightens the Holidays for "Elder Orphans" The Be a Santa to a Senior program, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, provides gifts to isolated seniors who otherwise might not be remembered during the holiday season.
Seniors without family or friends feel the loneliness of the holidays more than those who have a strong support network. Whether they are in a nursing home or their own homes, it's important to reach out to isolated older adults during this special time of the year. Read moreRisky Business...Unlicensed Home Caregivers
You're faced with a tough decision; your 78 year old mother insists on living alone in the home she shared for 35 years with your now deceased father, even though she's beginning to have problems coping with day-to-day activities such as housekeeping, meal preparation, and remembering to take her medications. And there's more; you've noticed some dents in her car and she can't seem to remember how they got there. You and your spouse work full-time and try to help out as much as possible in the evenings and on weekends, but you're worried that it's just not enough; not to mention the cumulative effect the stress of being her primary caregiver is having on you and you spouse. Read more |
