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Tips for First-Time Caregivers

Published January 20, 2021

Check out these tips for first-time caregivers from our Mat-Su home care professionals. It might have come altogether out of nowhere: an unanticipated fall that caused a fractured hip and the need for Mom to have assistance to stay at home. Or, it may have been building up over the years, such as through the… Continue reading →

Posted in Caregiver Tips, Family Caregiving, Respite Care

Maintaining Dignity While Aging: Tips for Caregivers

Published January 14, 2021

These tips from our Alaska home health professionals can help with maintaining dignity while aging. It’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day tasks of caregiving for an older adult you love. There is so much to be done, and often it’s just much easier and a lot more efficient to do it all… Continue reading →

Posted in Caregiver Tips, Family Caregiving

Shadowing in Dementia Patients: How to Help Overcome the Fear of Being Alone

Published January 7, 2021

Better manage shadowing in dementia patients with the help of our expert care services in Anchorage. Primary caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s disease in many cases are all too acquainted with the difficulty experienced in trying to take a quiet moment or two alone – to use the restroom, get a brief shower, and even… Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimers and Dementia Care, Caregiver Tips

Creating a Memory Book for Alzheimer’s Patients

Published December 17, 2020

Memory books are a great way to help those with dementia store and share memories. “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Memories are what bind together our past experiences with who we are today; and for an individual with dementia, confusion around these… Continue reading →

Posted in Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Mental Health

Help for Seniors Experiencing Holiday Depression

Published December 10, 2020

Holiday depression affects many seniors this time of year. Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for many older adults, holiday depression is an all too real experience, making the holidays a time of deep despair. Yearning for holidays past, grief over the loss of family and friends, and difficult… Continue reading →

Posted in Caregiver Tips, Mental Health, Resources

Celebrate the Holidays Safely with Seniors During COVID-19

Published December 3, 2020

There are many ways to still safely celebrate the holidays in spite of COVID-19. Think about the most ideal holiday season you can envision. While that image may vary a little for every one of us, it might include gifts, lights, good food, and traditions passed down through the generations. However, what most certainly holds… Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, Resources, Senior Safety

COPD and Humidifiers: Is It Smart to Be Using Them?

Published November 19, 2020

Dry air can contribute to poor health in those suffering with COPD. If you or a loved one have COPD and humidifiers are being considered, it is important to learn about the risks and common safety precautions of using a humidifier. Air that is too dry, for example, may cause or exacerbate health problems such… Continue reading →

Posted in Caregiver Tips, COPD, Senior Health

Learn to Let Go of Family Caretaker Guilt

Published November 12, 2020

Family caretaker guilt can be alleviated with these tips. Family care providers give so much of themselves to attend to their loved ones, often surrendering their own desires and needs in the process. It seems normal to assume then that caretakers would feel good about themselves, rich in self-esteem and sense of purpose. However, the… Continue reading →

Posted in Caregiver Tips, Family Caregiving, Respite Care

Are Senior Moments Normal? What to Do When Memory Issues Are a Concern

Published November 6, 2020

Some memory issues are a normal part of aging, but if there is a concern about possible dementia, bring the issue up with your primary care provider. You altogether forgot about the physician’s appointment scheduled for last Thursday, misplaced your reading glasses for the umpteenth time, and can’t remember the name of your new neighbor… Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Senior Health

Safe Medication Disposal for Expired/Unwanted Senior RX

Published October 22, 2020

Proper and safe medication disposal is important. With many aging parents taking multiple prescriptions, and with physicians adding and changing medications and dosages to discover ideal solutions, it is crucial to know what to do with medications that are no longer needed or which have expired. There are several medication disposal options: Check labels. The… Continue reading →

Posted in Caregiver Tips, Medication, Senior Safety

Overcoming Challenging Dementia Behaviors: Refusal to Change Clothes

Published October 15, 2020

Learn tips to help manage challenging dementia behaviors. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia requires empathy, creativity, and patience, being able to step away from your own reasoning and logic and understand why a certain behavior is happening, and then to understand exactly how to successfully manage it. That’s certainly… Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimers and Dementia Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia

Home Care for Seniors: Is it Safe Now?

Published October 8, 2020

Home care for seniors follows rigorous safety protocols to keep clients safe. Looking back at the past several months, family caregivers have had to face seemingly insurmountable challenges connected with the care of the senior family members they love. With COVID-19’s specific dangers to the elderly and those diagnosed with underlying health conditions, such as… Continue reading →

Posted in Senior Health, Senior Safety

Simple Solutions for Managing Disinhibited Behaviors Common with Alzheimer’s

Published September 18, 2020

Some behaviors common among those with Alzheimer’s can be difficult to manage; but support is available for seniors and their families. Disbelief. Shame. Awkwardness. Discomfort. Each one of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s mind when a senior with dementia showcases disinhibited behaviors, such as: Rude or tactless comments Inappropriate sexual remarks… Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimers and Dementia Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Respite Care

Beyond Fall Prevention: Regain Confidence After the Trauma of a Fall

Published September 11, 2020

In-home support can help seniors regain confidence in physical activity after a fall. While circus clowns and comedians may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there is nothing funny about falling when it comes to the elderly, who are at an elevated risk for serious injuries which could… Continue reading →

Posted in Fall Prevention, In-Home Assessments, Senior Safety

Seniors Postponing Elective Procedures – Is Now the Right Time?

Published September 4, 2020

During a pandemic, your doctor can provide guidance on weighing the risks of an elective procedure against the risks of postponing it. The COVID-19 pandemic put our world on pause, including, among a great number of other activities, medical appointments and procedures. In fact, approximately one-half of all adults either canceled or put off routine… Continue reading →