Carefect Blog

March 14, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Things to Consider When Your Aging Parents Move into Your Home

Caring for an aging parent can be a difficult task, and there are many things that you should consider when your parent moves into your home. We at Carefect Home Care Services fully understand that there are many things that family caregivers should consider when taking in an elderly parent and would like to share a list of tips to help make the process go as smoothly as possible. Before your aging parents move into your home, you should take a few things into consideration. The first thing to consider...

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March 11, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Tips on How to Be a Safe Elderly Driver

Automobile accidents can be very dangerous and are the cause of death for many people each year. Cars are also one of the most convenient ways to get around for those without access to public transportation that are going somewhere that is out of walking distance. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand that many elderly people need to be able to drive themselves places and would like to share some tips on how they can do so safely. Take Good Care of Yourself The first thing you need to...

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March 7, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Tips On How to Communicate With Someone with Hearing Loss

Communicating with someone with hearing loss can be difficult for many people, especially for those who do not know how to most effectively communicate with those with hearing loss. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand how difficult and frustrating the communication process can be, and would like to share some tips to help make things easier for both parties. The most important thing to always keep in mind though is to try not to lose your temper or get too frustrated because it is not their fault that they...

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March 4, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Reminiscence Therapy and Alzheimer’s Disease

Reminiscence therapy is a technique that family members can easily try out with their loved ones that are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease as a way to recollect and enjoy discussing happy memories. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand the difficulty that family members face when dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and would like to share some tips for successful reminiscence therapy. When people get Alzheimer’s, it affects the hypothalamus which controls memory function. This causes them to forget things that have recently happened to them since they are unable to...

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February 28, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Tips on How to Balance Work and Caregiving

Being a caregiver can often be quite difficult and time consuming. Many adults with full or part time jobs find it even more difficult when they have to balance work and caregiving. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand the difficulty of caregiving for your senior loved one and working at the same time and would like to offer some tips on how to find a balance between the two. The first thing to keep in mind is that you have to make sure that you take care of yourself...

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February 25, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Activities for Visually Impaired/Blind Senior Citizen

Many people have to change their lifestyle as they age and begin to look for activities that senior citizens can engage in. It can often be tough to adjust to new activities, and it can be even harder trying to find new activities to engage in as a visually impaired or blind senior citizen. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand the difficulties that must be taken into consideration for visually impaired or blind senior citizens when they are looking for new activities to participate in, and would like to...

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February 21, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Caring for Elderly Parents When You’re An Only Child

Caring for elderly parents can be a difficult task for many adults as they are busy with their jobs and/or raising children, but it can be even more difficult if you are an only child trying to care for your elderly parents. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand these difficulties and would like to share some tips that can help make the process easier. Taking Care of Finances The first thing to do when it comes to taking care of elderly parents is to take care of their finances...

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February 18, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Tips on How to Motivate a Senior to Exercise

Exercise is important for people in all stages of their life, but it can often be hard to motivate yourself to actually get out there and do the exercises no matter how old you are. If you are having trouble getting your senior loved one to exercise, we at Carefect Home Care Services would like to share some tips with you on how to keep them motivated to exercise. The easiest motivation can sometimes be to explain the health benefits of exercise for seniors. Flexibility As we age, many parts...

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February 14, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Tips on How to Care For a Bedridden Senior

Caring for bedridden seniors can be a challenge for many families; nevertheless there are people everywhere who take on the challenge to avoid having to put their loved one in a nursing home. We at Carefect Home care Services understand that having to put a family member in a nursing home can be very tough, and would like to provide tips on how you can take care of your loved ones at home. Taking care of bedridden seniors can be difficult and can require a lot of around the clock...

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February 11, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Tips on How to Build Social Life as a Senior Citizen

Having a social life as a senior citizen can often be difficult as many seniors lose friends to death or illness and have family members that have moved away. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand the importance of having an active social life as a senior and would like to share some tips for how to build your social life as you age. Hobbies The easiest way to build your social life is by getting involved in activities that you used to enjoy or take up a new hobby....

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