Carefect Blog

May 3, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Strategies and Ways to Help a Parent that Refuses Homecare

The process of aging is hard to deal with – whether you are a family member or a friend of the person aging. It is especially hard for children to watch their parents age. These are the people who raised them, taught them everything they know and were their role models when starting their own families. It is hard to see your parent in need after being independent for so long. What makes it even harder is when one's parent refuses help that they so desperately need. This puts one...

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April 30, 2012 by Carefect Admin

The Difference Between Medical and Non-Medical Homecare

When the seniors in your life begin to show signs that they need a bit of extra assistance, as they can no longer handle some of the functions of daily life, many are at a loss as to where to turn. Depending on the needs of the senior in your life, a variety of in-home services could be right for you. There are two main categories of homecare service providers: medical and non-medical. As the name implies, medical homecare service providers can provide more technical, but a less broad range...

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April 26, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Who is Caring for the Caregiver? Healthy Habits for Family Caregivers

As our parents age, it is hard to watch the decline of our vibrant family members. However, aging in place is incredibly important to mental health, as well as one's sense of freedom and independence. Making the choice to become a caregiver for your parent, or the senior in your life, is a big decision, as it is going to result in some semblance of a loss of freedom on your part, as the senior is going to become dependent on the care you provide. It is also easy to...

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April 23, 2012 by Carefect Admin

The Benefits of Exercise for Seniors

As seniors age, they often begin to slow down in pretty much every way. However, just because one begins to age doesn't mean that life has to stop. There are things that we can do with the seniors in our life that will help make them healthier, happier, and more resistant to the problems of aging. Exercise is important for everyone, not just seniors, but most seniors do not get enough, if any exercise. The body is, to an extent, a “use it or lose it” organism. If you fail...

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April 19, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Becoming a Caregiver for a Senior: What to Expect as a Family Caregiver

When a family member, particularly a parent, begins to age, it is very hard on both the parent, and the child. Our parents have been, for our whole life, the people we look up to as to how to live our lives. They gave us life, taught us how to make our way in the world, and are our examples for our own families. To see a once vibrant parent, begin to decline and begin to need assistance is hard for any child to handle. However, it is not easy...

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April 16, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Recognizing the Signs of Depression in Older Adults and Seniors

Depression is a real problem that many people, including older individuals face. Oftentimes, we fail to see depression in older individuals as there are extenuating circumstances in their life, such as the loss of a spouse or friends, or physical limitations that would seem to explain feelings of depression. However, depression among seniors is a real issue that needs to be looked at with care. The rate of suicide in depressed seniors is alarmingly high, and due to other changes in the seniors life that are often more salient, the...

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April 12, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Pets and Seniors: The Benefits of Pets for Seniors

When someone begins to age, many aspects of their lives are changed completely. The physical and cognitive declines associated with aging makes life, as many know it, much harder to live as we once did. But there are things that we can do for ourselves or the seniors in our lives that can really improve their quality of life, and even improve their health. Take, for example, getting a dog or a cat for the senior in your life. It is important that only seniors who are capable of managing...

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April 9, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Nutritional Risks: Warning Signs of Poor Senior Nutrition

When caring for an aging parent or loved one, there are some things that we need to look for to make sure that they are getting the care they need, and that we notice the signs that something might not be quite right. As our loved ones age, certain things can become more difficult, such as cooking and shopping. Malnutrition is a really big problem for seniors and can cause a variety of health problems or forms of physical deterioration. It is important that you keep an eye out for...

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April 5, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Why Seniors Should Choose Care in Their Own Home

The realization that you or a loved one is aging and can no longer care for themselves without assistance is hard to handle. For family members of seniors, the idea that those who raised us and shaped who we are as adults can no longer manage on their own is heartbreaking. To the seniors themselves, it can feel demeaning, as they have been in control of their own lives for so long. Homecare provides a happy medium for those who are in need of additional assistance, but do not want...

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April 2, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Long Distance Parent Care – Tips to Help Make it Work

Today, many of us are spread far and wide from our families. After we leave our parents homes, many of us find ourselves flung to the corners of the country, if not the corners of the globe. This distance makes normal family relations difficult enough, but what about when our parents begin to age? Having an aging parent that lives near you can be difficult enough, but when we live great distances from our parents, making sure they have the care they need as they age is even more difficult....

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