Assisted + Independent Living
Independent + Assisted Living Independent Living You may be faced with the need to move your parent out of their home. Many people become weary of taking care of a home and all the responsibilities that come along with it. Independent living is for the parent who is ready to take off and enjoy the freedom of retirement. Independent Living residents are [...]
In-Home Care + Home Health
In-Home Care vs Home Health In over 10 years of working in In-Home care, I would constantly hear people interchanging In-Home Care and Home Health. Which is perfectly understandable, which is why we're breaking each one down. In-Home Care In-Home Care is an excellent option for people who want to continue living in their own home but need some extra [...]
How to Live with Mom, Again
How to Live with Mom, Again Usually, when parents are moving out of their own homes, it is because they are no longer able to live independently. You may feel like itâs an obvious solution, itâs your duty even, to have your loved one live with you. But itâs crucial youâre realistic with how much care they will need, and how much you [...]
Maintaining Your Relationship Outside of Caregiving
Maintaining Your Relationship Outside of Caregiving The shift from child to caregiver is a weird role reversal. This is the person that raised you and helped shape the person you are today. And after all youâve been through together, good or bad, youâre now the one taking care of them. It can be heartbreaking to watch the parent that taught you how to [...]
How to Ask for Help
How to Ask For Help The idea of asking for help often feels impossible. But as caregivers, we naturally tend to take on other people's problems. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength. 1. Write a List of Tasks Write out things that need to be done on a reoccurring basis. Write down tasks [...]
Preventing Burnout
Preventing Caregiver Burnout You may be thinking "Self-care? Sure, I'll add it to my to-do list of 9,400 other things to get done today." But it's vital you take time for yourself, you can't pour from an empty cup. Small Steps I get it, focusing on personal care is a luxury you can't afford. But you need to stop [...]
