Posts Tagged ‘Respite Care’
Thrive at Home with Thrive USA’s Comprehensive Home Care Services
As we age, many of us start to need a little extra help with daily tasks and personal care to maintain our independence and quality of life at home. At Thrive USA Home Care, we understand how important it is to receive care in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. That’s why we offer a wide range of in-home care services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you need short-term assistance while recovering from an illness or injury, ongoing care to age in place safely, or just a helping hand with household tasks and transportation, our compassionate caregivers…
Maximizing Quality of Life though In-Home Care
As life brings more health challenges, remaining in our own homes becomes so meaningful. Familiar spaces and routines preserve independence and quality of life. Thrive USA Homecare in Maryland understands this. Their personalized in-home care services help seniors and folks with disabilities stay happily in their homes. Tailored Care Plans to Meet Your Unique Needs Thrive USA Homecare doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Their caregivers take time to understand each individual’s needs, from meal prep to bathing to medical care. Then we craft customized plans to maximize comfort and independence. The focus is on providing genuine compassion in whatever ways…
What is Positive Aging and Strategies to Enjoy your Golden Years
Since 1950, human life expectancy has increased by more than 20 years. There are more people above the age of 80 and 90 than ever before. It has introduced a new challenge: caring for the elderly, from their housing and healthcare needs. Growing old purposefully, constructively, and gracefully is where the power of positive aging lies. It is more important to have a good quality of life in old age than to appear “ageless.” It entails being helpful to others and relying as little as possible on others for activities of daily living (ADL). Positive aging is one way older…
What You Should Know About the COVID Vaccine for Seniors
Adults over age 65 have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. According to the CDC, seniors are more likely to need care and support if they contract the virus than people 18 to 29 years of age. Here’s what you need to know about getting the vaccine to help protect older loved ones. Key Points for A Covid Vaccine The CDC recommends that people, particularly seniors, get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are administered, predominantly through local and state health agencies. After you receive the COVID-19 vaccine, continue to protect yourself and others from virus transmission and spread. Is the Vaccine Safe? …
5 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BECOMING YOUR PARENTS CAREGIVER
Every year, more than 43 million Americans provide unpaid care to a family member, usually a parent. Most seniors prefer to age at home, but as they get older and experience deteriorating health, they may need special care at home. In many cases, their children decide to step in and become the caregivers. Serving as a caregiver to a member of the family is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. It allows you to spend time with your loved one and gives the chance to ensure that they receive the best possible quality of care. If you…
7 Tips to Manage Family Caregiver Stress
We’ve always been advised to reduce stress in our lives. Stress increases the risk of heart failure, insomnia, diabetes, cardiovascular illness, sleep disorders, and a number of other health problems. But can you remember a more difficult and stressful time that what we are experiencing with the COVID-19 crisis? For several, handling stress is more difficult than ever. Below are a few things that we should do to reduce our stress during this unprecedented time. Be realistic– Know your limits when it comes to the amount and type of care you can provide. Set realist caregiving goals to accomplish, and…
Survive with Your Sanity – Simple Gifts to Streamline Your Holidays
Gift-giving is one of the most exciting and joyous parts of the holiday season. Regardless of what type of festivities you and your loved ones enjoy, the giving of gifts is likely to be part of it. However, for many seniors, this is one of the most stressful parts of the holidays. With a limited income and many other expenses, giving gifts to loved ones can make the holidays in your golden years feel more like something to survive than a time to thrive. Here are a few tips to turn the tide on that feeling: Store-Bought is Fine Famous…
3 Things to Consider before Becoming your Parents Caregiver
Each year, more than 43 million men and women take on the role of caregiver for their parents, senior family members, or close friends.
5 Reasons for Respite Care: Important Benefits for Caregivers
Providing care for a senior loved one allows caregivers to bond and build lasting memories. While caring for a loved one is honorable and often rewarding, few people realize the physical and emotional tolls caregivers endure. There are many reasons to ask for help when it comes to respite care. Here are a few to consider: Renew Your Energy You can drain your energy very quickly if you do the same things over and over again and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. You need to be able to calm your nerves, improve your mood, and renew your…