Why You Should Consider In Home Care
Have you noticed that mom and dad are just not taking care of themselves like they used to? Are bills and mail piling up around the house? Is the lawn in need of attention? Does their physical appearance indicate that maybe they haven’t kept on top of their personal hygiene? Perhaps it’s something they said—maybe […]
Hearing Loss and The Workplace
According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, about 20% of Americans suffer from some type of hearing loss, and at age 65, that number jumps to one in three. A large percentage of those suffering from hearing loss are in the workforce, and unfortunately most workplaces do little to assist their employees with hearing […]
Financial Strain: Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease takes a toll on the family caregiver, not only emotionally and physically, but financially as well. With over 5 million Americans living with the disease, the “costs of care” are having a profound financial impact on many families in the U.S. The 2016 Facts & Figures report […]
Breathe Easier This Spring!
In case you haven’t noticed, the pollen is in full force here in Charleston! As much as everyone loves the warmer temperatures and sunny days, no one loves to suffer from seasonal allergies. Sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, sinus pain, congestion—any or all of these symptoms might plague you come springtime if you suffer from allergies. […]
Where Are You With Your Resolutions?
Remember oh so long ago on January 1st when you set a number of resolutions for yourself for the New Year? Well here it is, the end of February—the perfect time to re-visit whether or not your resolutions are working for or against you. Why did I phrase it like that? Because if your goal […]
Family Caregiving: Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disorder where neurons in the brain that control movement, coordination and even cognition stop working properly and eventually die. The disease progresses over time and there is currently no cure, although certain medications can help manage symptoms. According to The Family Caregiver Alliance, Parkinson’s is most common in people over […]
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical cancer can often be detected early through regular pap screenings. The American Cancer Society recommends women between the ages of 21 and 29 have an annual Pap test. After age 30, they recommend a Pap and HPV screening every 5 years, or just a Pap test every three years until age 65. If you […]
The Right Way to Make Resolutions
People put a lot of pressure on the transformative powers of the New Year and its ability to change them into a better version of themselves. Inevitably willpower wanes and the pressures of life come into play, and the reality is that change is hard. I’m not trying to say resolutions are a waste of […]
Holiday Blues
Are you noticing that your aging loved one seems a little subdued this holiday? Contrary to what every advertisement would have you believe, the holidays don’t make everyone merrier. Depression should not be chalked up as a normal part of aging either; according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, statistics show that up […]
Family Caregiving and The Holidays: Stress Less
The holidays can be merry, but they can also make the merriest among us feel like a grinch. All joking aside, being a family caregiver takes on a whole new level of stress during this busy time of year. The holidays can also make the emotional side of caregiving even more tumultuous as you and […]