Maybe you remember having “the talk” with your parents about those cringeworthy pre-teen topics. If you thought that was uncomfortable, brace yourself for having to talk to older loved ones about aging care issues and concerns you are noticing at home! This is often very difficult, for several reasons: Your parents may resent what appears […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/young-man-and-his-elderly-father-chating-over-coffee-on-sofa.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2023-07-19 06:28:142023-09-03 17:59:16How to Talk to Older Loved Ones About Aging Care
Wouldn’t it be helpful if there was an Alzheimer’s care manual, with step-by-step information on what to expect at each stage of the disease? While there are a few general commonalities during the progression of dementia, each person’s experience is different. This makes it difficult to know what to anticipate on any given day. Even […]
If you think PTSD only happens to individuals who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can occur after any traumatic event or experience. It may surprise you to discover that providing care for a loved one is one of the main causes of PTSD. Nevertheless, the condition frequently goes undetected, and […]
Chemotherapy is, without a doubt, a potentially life-saving journey. However, during the process of destroying harmful cancer cells, noncancerous cells can be in the crossfire, leading to challenging side effects. The physician will offer guidelines on what cancer patients should do to minimize these effects, but it’s just as important to know what to avoid […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/beautiful-lady-with-cancer.jpg532800rhc-admhttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngrhc-adm2023-03-22 07:27:052023-02-28 17:30:35Here’s What to Avoid During Chemotherapy
What motivates you to push forward every day? If you are part of the sandwich generation, taking care of both older and younger loved ones, your list is probably quite long! However, for aging adults, as the nest empties, it becomes important to redefine their identity and learn new ways to bring meaning to each […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/happy-grandchildren-with-grandmother.jpg532800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2023-03-15 07:23:302023-02-28 17:26:29Keeping a Sense of Purpose for Seniors Leads to a More Fulfilling Life
Once you realize that an aging loved one could benefit from starting home care services, it’s not uncommon for the aging loved one to be resistant to the idea. After all, acknowledging the need for assistance is not easy, especially for an individual who values their privacy and independence. However, it gets more challenging when […]
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Do you ever feel lost or disoriented after waking up from a dream? The dream seemed so real, and it takes a few minutes to regain your bearings. For someone with dementia, this confusion is part of everyday life. Our goal in providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s is to help provide as much stability […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/senior-lady-dementia-eating.jpg531800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2023-02-20 06:24:312023-02-09 02:32:59Make Life Easier With a Daily Routine for Seniors With Dementia
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you see someone in a wheelchair? Do you assume that the person is less-than or in need of being fixed? Do you presume they need special treatment, as though a physical disability impacts intellect as well? How does your thinking shift to see someone standing […]
No caregiver is proud of it, but it’s also difficult for any caregiver to avoid. Becoming tired of your role as family caregiver is a common reaction to spending so much time together, performing the exact same tasks, engaging in exactly the same activities, and running out of intriguing conversation topics. Your struggle in staying […]
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There is almost always nothing “routine” about routine checkups at the doctor. You may arrive to your appointment perfectly fine, but leave with orders for blood work along with other medical tests a doctor recommends to help keep you as healthy as possible. These tests might be nothing more than a minor inconvenience for you, […]
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How to Talk to Older Loved Ones About Aging Care
/in Aging Care Issues, Blog, Caregiving Tips, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentMaybe you remember having “the talk” with your parents about those cringeworthy pre-teen topics. If you thought that was uncomfortable, brace yourself for having to talk to older loved ones about aging care issues and concerns you are noticing at home! This is often very difficult, for several reasons: Your parents may resent what appears […]
Why Are Your Loved One’s Dementia Symptoms Suddenly Getting Worse?
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Blog, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWouldn’t it be helpful if there was an Alzheimer’s care manual, with step-by-step information on what to expect at each stage of the disease? While there are a few general commonalities during the progression of dementia, each person’s experience is different. This makes it difficult to know what to anticipate on any given day. Even […]
Understanding the Red Flags of Caregiver PTSD
/in Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving Stress /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIf you think PTSD only happens to individuals who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can occur after any traumatic event or experience. It may surprise you to discover that providing care for a loved one is one of the main causes of PTSD. Nevertheless, the condition frequently goes undetected, and […]
Here’s What to Avoid During Chemotherapy
/in Blog, Cancer, Caregiver Issues, Caregiving, Caregiving Tips, Challenging Diseases, Chemotherapy, compassion and motivation, Senior Health, Senior Medical Concerns, Senior Mental Health, Senior Safety /by rhc-admChemotherapy is, without a doubt, a potentially life-saving journey. However, during the process of destroying harmful cancer cells, noncancerous cells can be in the crossfire, leading to challenging side effects. The physician will offer guidelines on what cancer patients should do to minimize these effects, but it’s just as important to know what to avoid […]
Keeping a Sense of Purpose for Seniors Leads to a More Fulfilling Life
/in Activities for Seniors, Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Benefits of Broward Home Care, Caregiver Issues, Caregiving, Caregiving Tips, Senior Care, Senior Exercise, Senior Health, Senior Mental Health, Senior Mood Changes, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhat motivates you to push forward every day? If you are part of the sandwich generation, taking care of both older and younger loved ones, your list is probably quite long! However, for aging adults, as the nest empties, it becomes important to redefine their identity and learn new ways to bring meaning to each […]
Starting Home Care: What to do When Family Is in Denial
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiving, Caregiving Tips, Home Care Services Fort Lauderdale FL, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentOnce you realize that an aging loved one could benefit from starting home care services, it’s not uncommon for the aging loved one to be resistant to the idea. After all, acknowledging the need for assistance is not easy, especially for an individual who values their privacy and independence. However, it gets more challenging when […]
Make Life Easier With a Daily Routine for Seniors With Dementia
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Dementia, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentDo you ever feel lost or disoriented after waking up from a dream? The dream seemed so real, and it takes a few minutes to regain your bearings. For someone with dementia, this confusion is part of everyday life. Our goal in providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s is to help provide as much stability […]
Fighting Ableism When Dealing With Disabilities in Seniors
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging Issues, Elder Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhat’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you see someone in a wheelchair? Do you assume that the person is less-than or in need of being fixed? Do you presume they need special treatment, as though a physical disability impacts intellect as well? How does your thinking shift to see someone standing […]
Staying Present as a Caregiver: How to Avoid Caregiver Boredom
/in Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving, Caregiving Stress, Caregiving Tips /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentNo caregiver is proud of it, but it’s also difficult for any caregiver to avoid. Becoming tired of your role as family caregiver is a common reaction to spending so much time together, performing the exact same tasks, engaging in exactly the same activities, and running out of intriguing conversation topics. Your struggle in staying […]
How to Help Manage the Challenges of Medical Tests for Aging Adults
/in Aging Issues, Caregiving Tips, Senior Care, Senior Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThere is almost always nothing “routine” about routine checkups at the doctor. You may arrive to your appointment perfectly fine, but leave with orders for blood work along with other medical tests a doctor recommends to help keep you as healthy as possible. These tests might be nothing more than a minor inconvenience for you, […]