Initially, seniors may be resistant to in-home care. Your parent may not recognize how much you help out, believing extra help is unnecessary. There may be fear of lost independence or freedom. Our caregivers create more opportunities to enjoy life, but accepting help...
Providing care for your loved one can be difficult. Adding siblings to the mix can further complicate matters. And, the holidays are a cherry on top. While your siblings can be enormously helpful and your best support, they can also be a source of stress. Whatever...
Most family’s wait until two common scenarios to occur before seeking professional caregiving: 1) a family caregiver is overwhelmed and they feel unable to do it all, or 2) there is a physical or mental crises. When family’s wait, everyone experiences increased...
Many years ago, the Women’s Health Network framed a trend that is in need of attention: In the summer of 2005, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor announced her retirement from the Supreme Court. Her reason? Justice O’Connor said that she needed to spend more time providing...
The African proverb, “It takes a village,” also applies to caring for elderly loved ones. With the help of others, everyday care becomes much more manageable, but sometimes difficult choices need to be made. Examples of everyday care choices include: when...
The Cake Crumbs website states, “We love cake.” Who doesn’t? If you haven’t visited Cake Crumbs Bakery before, you should drop by sometime. They provide amazing cakes and excellent service. We get to visit more than most people in Denver. For each one of our senior’s...
