Posts by Andy Niska
Preparing Yourself to Care for Your Senior After Hip Surgery
Taking on the role of being a family caregiver for your elderly parent doesn’t mean you have to do it all on your own.
Read MoreDigging Yourself Deeper into Debt to Care for Mom Isn’t Doing Either of You Any Good
When you hire through an agency, you can enjoy some flexibility which means you can still support this senior in your life while devoting a bit more time to your job to help you keep up with the bills.
Read MoreCommon Medication Side Effects Seniors May Experience
If your older adult family member is taking multiple medications, a senior care provider can help to watch for side effects.
Read MoreIs Hiring an In Home Care Giver the Right Choice for You?
Making a decision concerning hospice care comes with a lot of difficult questions. Is an in home caregiver the right choice? Read here to learn more. When a loved one enters hospice care, there’s a lot that needs to be considered. What does your loved one want in terms of care? Is their estate in…
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Check on Your Senior’s Car?
Keeping up with your senior’s car maintenance can help her to be safer behind the wheel.
Read MoreProgression of Dementia: 3 Key Signs and Symptoms to Look For
Progression of Dementia: 3 Key Signs and Symptoms to Look For Are you concerned a senior loved one may be developing dementia? Here’s a look at the progression of dementia and what you can watch for. A few decades ago, we considered old age and serious mental decline to go hand in hand. We called…
Read MoreFour Tips When it’s Difficult to Keep a Gratitude Journal
Gratitude journals are incredibly effective, but if you’ve had a difficult time getting one started, these tips can help.
Read MoreWhat It’s Like Caring for Aging Parents
It’s a difficult challenge many of us may one day face. Here’s what it’s like to care for aging parents. Parenting your parent is the new juxtaposition faced by a generation of adults from age 40 to 60. Our parents have taken care of us. How strange and unsettling it can be to land in…
Read MoreIs Coconut Oil All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
Elderly care providers can prepare heart-healthy meals for your aging relative. An elderly care provider can cook foods that contain less saturated fat and focus on healthier fats.
Read MoreWhat Is Respite Care?
If you’re a caregiver, you may wonder if you can ever take a break. Have you considered respite care? What is it? Read on to find out. Caregivers face endless sacrifices and limited time for themselves. In fact, 45% have mental health needs they neglect to fulfill their caregiving role. This is one of the main benefits…
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