Last week we surveyed our 96 Caregivers in an effort to understand what was important to them about their job and what qualities they felt were important for a Caregiver. 34% responded to the survey. We are so proud of our Caregivers and the...
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When a family member needs assistance, communication among the caregivers is critical to the preservation of dignity and smooth functioning of the process. While it is most important for the person receiving care to understand what is going on (if possible) interested family members...
The physical benefits of a balanced, healthy diet are well documented. However, can those benefits extend to the psychological? While there is no one diet that is proven to cure depression or anxiety, a balanced diet filled with certain nutrients can be a great...
April is oral cancer awareness month. Oral cancer, while not the most common of cancers, has a higher mortality rate than other, more talked about, cancers. Statistics show that, on average, 132 people will be diagnosed with it every day. Early detection is important...
It is often difficult for a person to embrace the idea of having a caregiver in their home. They imagine their independence being stripped away from them. However, a caregiver can actually preserve and facilitate independence as people age and their functionality or faculties...
The good news is that stroke mortality rates have declined in the last decade. Unfortunately risk factors for stroke are rising. This suggests that while treatment for stroke has gotten better, we have not made adequate strides in terms of prevention. This conclusion comes...