Our facial expressions reveal so much to people around us, and when you are experiencing an abnormal degree of stress, well-meaning friends will certainly notice it, perhaps encouraging you to essentially, “Cheer up, buttercup!” In reality, of course, it requires a lot more than a few words to turn our mood around and to help […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/woman-relaxing-grateful-beach.jpg400600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-06-19 09:23:082019-12-05 21:46:25The Power of Positive Thinking: How to Overcome Caregiver Stress
On any particular day, a physician usually has close to 20 patients to see – in addition to calls, paperwork, and other administrative duties. It leaves precious little time spent with each person, which is why it is essential to take advantage of that time and ensure you clearly understand the outcome of doctor visits […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/senior-couple-visiting-with-doctor.jpg479600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-06-11 09:19:082020-03-10 19:31:27Top Tips to Use Your Time Wisely at the Doctor
“Of course Grandma can move in with me!” Increasingly more family caretakers are making this commendable choice every day, signifying the beginning of lifestyle changes they can only truly have an understanding of once immersed in them. And even though the positive aspects of providing care for an older parent are immeasurable, they’re not without […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/husband-wife-visiting-with-doctor-about-caregiving.jpg400600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-06-07 09:13:302019-10-17 04:30:16Broward County Family Caregiver Common Stress Point: Making a Mistake
Think of an ordinary day in the life of a senior loved one. Ideally it provides a number of positive and enriching experiences: savoring breakfast, participating in a satisfying activity or interest, visiting with a good friend or member of the family, watching a favorite TV show. Nonetheless, there’s a distinction between positivity and purpose; […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/senior-woman-assisting-school-girl.jpg400600Marissa Snookhttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngMarissa Snook2019-05-22 07:00:362019-08-30 21:45:00Finding Meaning and Purpose Later in Life
Of the numerous ramifications of Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps one of the most worrying is the person’s tendency for wandering and also the potential dangers that can develop if the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Alzheimer’s wandering can occur any time the older adult is: Frightened, confused or overwhelmed Searching for someone or something Bored Attempting […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/alzheimers-man-at-front-door.jpg400600Marissa Snookhttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngMarissa Snook2019-05-16 08:00:012020-03-10 19:59:47How to Help a Loved One with Alzheimer’s when Wandering Occurs
“Listen to me, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling all night long. We need to find its owner!” Hearing a senior loved one voice worries that you know to be false is unsettling – but not abnormal. The initial impulse may be to try to rationalize with the individual with a […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/adult-son-and-senior-father-concerns.jpg400600Marissa Snookhttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngMarissa Snook2019-05-09 08:00:552019-05-06 14:02:50Paranoia in the Elderly: What to Do When Dad Seems Irrational
2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a staggering 5.8 million Americans presently diagnosed with the disease – including one out of every ten older adults – it is essential for all of us to be familiar with the latest innovations in research and treatment plans.
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/reminder-notes-on-refrigerator.jpg400600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-04-18 09:40:482022-08-18 14:37:14Alzheimer’s News: Important Updates from the 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report
Have you ever gotten out of bed and said, “It’s likely to be one of those days!” Maybe your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater decided to stop working, and the dog chewed up one of your most loved shoes overnight. Then consider if every day were “one of those days!” For someone […]
Not long ago, actor Rob Lowe brought family caregiving into the foreground by discussing his journey of caring for his mother and the impact it had on his own life. He said, “When you’re caring for a loved one, there’s nothing you won’t do to give them as much comfort and peace of mind as […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/business-woman-looking-out-window.jpg392600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-04-04 09:23:252022-09-05 14:06:12Workers Are Leaving Jobs Due to Imbalance in Employment and Family Caregiving Responsibilities
While an incredible number of older adults are struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an even greater number of family members are trying to cope with caring for them. Incredibly, nearly 75% of family caretakers are managing their senior loved ones’ dementia care needs on their own, with only 26% seeking professional care assistance.
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/daughter-kissing-senior-mother-with-dementia.jpg400600Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019-03-20 09:43:022019-03-20 23:41:47The Importance of Partnering with Professionals for Dementia Care
The Power of Positive Thinking: How to Overcome Caregiver Stress
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving Stress, compassion and motivation, Elder Care, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Personal Care Tips, Respite Care, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentOur facial expressions reveal so much to people around us, and when you are experiencing an abnormal degree of stress, well-meaning friends will certainly notice it, perhaps encouraging you to essentially, “Cheer up, buttercup!” In reality, of course, it requires a lot more than a few words to turn our mood around and to help […]
Top Tips to Use Your Time Wisely at the Doctor
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Elder Care, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Health Concerns, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentOn any particular day, a physician usually has close to 20 patients to see – in addition to calls, paperwork, and other administrative duties. It leaves precious little time spent with each person, which is why it is essential to take advantage of that time and ensure you clearly understand the outcome of doctor visits […]
Broward County Family Caregiver Common Stress Point: Making a Mistake
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Benefits of Broward Home Care, Better Care for Broward, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Companion Care, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Health Concerns, Respite Care, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, President“Of course Grandma can move in with me!” Increasingly more family caretakers are making this commendable choice every day, signifying the beginning of lifestyle changes they can only truly have an understanding of once immersed in them. And even though the positive aspects of providing care for an older parent are immeasurable, they’re not without […]
Finding Meaning and Purpose Later in Life
/in Caregiver Stress, Family Caregiving, Home Health Care Fort Lauderdale FL, Home Health Services Fort Lauderdale FL, Senior Health, Senior Mental Health /by Marissa SnookThink of an ordinary day in the life of a senior loved one. Ideally it provides a number of positive and enriching experiences: savoring breakfast, participating in a satisfying activity or interest, visiting with a good friend or member of the family, watching a favorite TV show. Nonetheless, there’s a distinction between positivity and purpose; […]
How to Help a Loved One with Alzheimer’s when Wandering Occurs
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Home Care Services Fort Lauderdale FL, Home Health Agency /by Marissa SnookOf the numerous ramifications of Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps one of the most worrying is the person’s tendency for wandering and also the potential dangers that can develop if the senior becomes disoriented or lost. Alzheimer’s wandering can occur any time the older adult is: Frightened, confused or overwhelmed Searching for someone or something Bored Attempting […]
Paranoia in the Elderly: What to Do When Dad Seems Irrational
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Alzheimer's Facts and Figures, Dementia, Elder Care, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Florida Home Health Care, Home Health Agency, Senior Health, Senior Safety /by Marissa Snook“Listen to me, there’s a dog inside my closet! I hear it growling all night long. We need to find its owner!” Hearing a senior loved one voice worries that you know to be false is unsettling – but not abnormal. The initial impulse may be to try to rationalize with the individual with a […]
Alzheimer’s News: Important Updates from the 2019 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report
/in Aging Care Issues, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's Facts and Figures, Challenging Diseases, compassion and motivation, Dementia, Elder Care, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a staggering 5.8 million Americans presently diagnosed with the disease – including one out of every ten older adults – it is essential for all of us to be familiar with the latest innovations in research and treatment plans.
Secrets to Happiness Despite Pain or Chronic Illness
/in Activities for Seniors, Aging Care Issues, compassion and motivation, Elder Care, Senior Exercise, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentHave you ever gotten out of bed and said, “It’s likely to be one of those days!” Maybe your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater decided to stop working, and the dog chewed up one of your most loved shoes overnight. Then consider if every day were “one of those days!” For someone […]
Workers Are Leaving Jobs Due to Imbalance in Employment and Family Caregiving Responsibilities
/in Aging Care Issues, Caregiver Stress, Elder Care, Family Caregiving, Personal Care Tips, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentNot long ago, actor Rob Lowe brought family caregiving into the foreground by discussing his journey of caring for his mother and the impact it had on his own life. He said, “When you’re caring for a loved one, there’s nothing you won’t do to give them as much comfort and peace of mind as […]
The Importance of Partnering with Professionals for Dementia Care
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiver Stress, Challenging Diseases, Dementia, Elder Care, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhile an incredible number of older adults are struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an even greater number of family members are trying to cope with caring for them. Incredibly, nearly 75% of family caretakers are managing their senior loved ones’ dementia care needs on their own, with only 26% seeking professional care assistance.