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 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 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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March 26, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Stages of Alzheimer’s and What to Expect

Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder that affects many aging people across the world. It is a slow, and hard to detect disease until the signs of the disease are visibly present. It can take a toll on the senior’s life, and is especially hard for the family and the caregivers as the disease progresses. Most of us think of Alzheimer's as a memory loss disease, but it is much more than that. It follows roughly seven basic steps and while definitely rooted in memory issues, it affects all elements...

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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 8, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Caregiver Stress: Tips for Stress Relief

Being a caregiver for seniors is a fulfilling occupation, but it can also be incredibly stressful as not many other jobs can be. Without proper care and stress relief tactics, this line of work can quickly take its toll on a person physically and emotionally. There are many different stress relief techniques that senior homecare caregivers can take part in that will dramatically improve their emotional wellbeing by helping to reduce the stress of their jobs. The job of a caregiver is a big job and goes beyond providing health...

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February 23, 2012 by Carefect Admin

Helpful Sleep Tips for Seniors

Sleep is incredibly important for physical and mental functioning and is just as important for seniors as it is for younger people. Sleeping is when the body regenerates and recharges itself and a lack of sleep leaves it susceptible to fatigue, along with a variety of different health problems. Sleep patterns change as people age, and seniors do seem to require less sleep than younger people (sleeping, on average, 7.5 hours per night). However, seniors are also highly vulnerable to insomnia for a wide range of reasons, which is why...

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November 21, 2011 by Carefect Admin

The Imminent Caregivers Shortage – Impact and Options

According to Wikipedia, the term caregiver is normally used to refer to unpaid relatives or friends of a disabled individual who help that individual with his or her activities of daily living (homecare). A recent study shows that today, as much as 80% of the homecare services provided to older adults come from such individuals. However, as the baby boomers generation age, and the fact that they didn't have as many children as their parents – the same in-family resources will simply not be available to take care of them....

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November 17, 2011 by Carefect Admin

Pros and Cons of Sponsoring a Live-in Caregiver

A live-in caregiver is someone who lives in the same residence as the client and provides a range of homecare services (such as personal care, homemaking, companionship, running errands and more). Some of the service inquiries we receive at Carefect Homecare Services are from potential clients who are looking to sponsor a live-in caregiver. After additional information gathering and as part of our assessment process, we found that a live-in caregiver is often perceived as a replacement to the family member caregiver and is expected to be available 24 hours...

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