Family caregivers experience lots of emotions that contribute to caregiver stress and guilt is a major contributor. Finding ways to manage caregiver guilt is essential. Read the full article.
Taking care of little things, CAREGiver of the Month Mikaela McFarland said, can make a huge difference to clients. Read the full article.
Ensuring seniors get proper nutrition as they age can be complicated for family caregivers especially if seniors have chronic medical conditions like diabetes, arthritis, dementia or heart disease. Read the full article.
Barbara enjoys her clients. Her first two clients, a husband and wife, remind her of her parents. Most of the care is concentrated on the husband, who is on hospice and often gets tired because of his medical condition but is doing well. Read the full article.
It’s projected 14 million people will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s by 2050. It’s a public health crisis. If you have a brain, join this fight. Home Instead CEO Jeff Huber shares five keys to believe there’s hope in the fight. Read the full article.
Gail found Home Instead Senior Care, an award-winning franchise owned by Tracy and Terry Baugh. During her first tenure, Gail was honored once as a CAREGiver of the Month. Read the full article.
Dementia impacts 50 million people today and will triple by 2050. It’s time to erase the stigma, take action and put dementia on the agenda. Home Instead’s commitment begins with care but extends into advocacy. Read the full article.
While Shirley serves as part of a client’s support system, she praised her Home Instead Senior Care staff for coming to her aid just like family. Read the full article.
The four key things a successful business needs to create a family-like corporate culture from one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Culture recipients, Home Instead, Inc. Read the full article.
Three years after CAREGiver of the Month Christine Mbapang endured a situation where a client did not want her help, Christine watched it play out again recently with the same client and a different CAREGiver. Read the full article.
Professional CAREGivers shine light on seniors during the holidays. These caregiving tips can help family caregivers keep the holiday spirit alive for senior loved ones. Read the full article.
Eva likes the interaction with seniors and listening to their stories because she likes to hear about their journeys through life. Read the full article.
Family caregivers should understand the Medicare changes for 2019 to help guide senior loved ones in making Medicare decisions to meet their needs. Read the full article.
As Pam was settling into apartment life, a friend suggested senior care. So, in December 2010, Pam joined Home Instead Senior Care® of Lubbock, an award-winning franchise owned by Tracy and Terry Baugh. Read the full article.
It’s November – a time for reflection and gratitude. We want to thank family caregivers for their selfless dedication to caring for aging loved ones. Read the full article.
Eva Nash meets each challenge with a little bit of humor. Or a lot of humor. Or by offering a soft shoulder and comforting words. Just whatever it takes. Read the full article.
One in 10 people, 65+ have dementia and it affects women more than men. Because of dementia’s long-reaching impact, research and youth education around the globe is changing. Read the full article.
Emphasizing Debra's consistency, Juanita said: "Even though she lives in a rural area about 45 miles away, Debra has no problem driving into Lubbock for our clients." Read the full article.
A fear of aging is common, but older adults can age successfully with these 10 tips centered around a holistic approach that can be implemented at any age. Read the full article.
Dora said nothing is more rewarding than trying to ease another person's pain and suffering, and provide as much care as possible. Read the full article.
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