Tag Archives: home care

Do you really know who is taking care of your love one?

    Your parent needs home care and you can’t take on the job. You certainly can’t stay home to take care of her. You agonize about the decision to let someone else care for her. You feel guilty. Nevertheless it has to be done. You have a job, children, and obligations. What to do? … Continue reading

Alzheimer’s/dementia

Alzheimer’s, dementia. Scary topics. Yet with our aging population, they have become far too familiar. The signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia are easy to miss. “It’s ok if he asks me the same thing three times,” you say to yourself. Or, “He’s too young to have dementia.” It’s not easy to approach these subjects with our … Continue reading

The struggle between nursing home and homecare

  “Me go to a nursing home? Absolutely not!” “But Mom, this last fall was serious and we can’t risk another one.  You’ll be able to get therapy there.” After much reasoning and pleading with her on our part,   “Well  just a little while then”  she agreed. The therapy would take two weeks.  After … Continue reading