Recovering from an illness can be hard on anyone. Your body has to use most of its energetic resources to target the site of the injury so it heals and you are ready to get back to life. However, when a senior is in recovery, the needs tend to be far greater. Their bodies may take a much longer time to return to normal after an illness or injury and this could put them at a disadvantage when it comes to carrying out the daily responsibilities of life.…
The end of life for anyone is difficult. There are a lot of choices out there that need to be made, and it isn’t always easy for people to make those decisions. The people who are dealing with end-of-life choices and their families need to have someone to help them through all those decisions and all the situations that come up around the end of one’s life. One thing that those people can do is to work with someone who is an end-of-life doula.…
If you’re the primary caregiver for an aging parent, you have a full-time job. Even when you enjoy providing that care, there are times when the responsibility may be too much. For those times, you need to rely on respite care. Respite care provides in-home services for those moments when you’re not able to care for your loved one. If you’re not sure you’ll benefit from respite care, read the information provided below.…