March 19, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Ways to Talk to Your Parents About Getting Homecare Services

It can be difficult to watch our parents age. They raised us and turned us into the people that we are today and to see them struggling with daily, basic activities can be a hard pill to swallow. It is an unfortunate reality that we all must face: the process of aging. And it even happens to our parents. When we begin to notice signs of cognitive or physical decline, it can be easy to reason those signs away or even ignore them. Imagining having a conversation with your own...

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March 5, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Fun Activities, At Home, for Seniors

Aging can cause a wide range of physical limitations and there are many who find themselves homebound. This can be very depressing for a once active senior and it is important for both their mental and physical health that they stay active and find ways to enjoy themselves, even if they cannot leave their home. As caregivers who provide homecare services for seniors, there are a number of great activities that one can participate in inside the home that will allow the seniors to enjoy themselves and create an outlet...

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February 27, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Power of Attorney

It is important that seniors select a responsible individual to appoint Power of Attorney to handle their personal, medical and financial affairs. It is also imperative that this is designated through the proper legal channels, so as to name the person they wish to handle their affairs, documented in a legally binding document, before something bad happens. What is Power of Attorney? Power of Attorney is a legal designation that gives the individual selected the power to make financial, health and personal decisions for the senior when they are no...

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