Posts Tagged ‘respite caregivers’
Survive with Your Sanity – Simple Gifts to Streamline Your Holidays
Gift-giving is one of the most exciting and joyous parts of the holiday season. Regardless of what type of festivities you and your loved ones enjoy, the giving of gifts is likely to be part of it. However, for many seniors, this is one of the most stressful parts of the holidays. With a limited income and many other expenses, giving gifts to loved ones can make the holidays in your golden years feel more like something to survive than a time to thrive. Here are a few tips to turn the tide on that feeling: Store-Bought is Fine Famous…
National Immunization Awareness Month – Perfect for Senior Vaccination Check-Ups
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. With so much misinformation currently being spread about vaccinations, this month is an important one for health care providers and families. As children, teens, and adults head back to school for the fall semester, accurate information about immunization is crucial for ensuring public health. But what about vaccinations for seniors? Oftentimes, this demographic is overlooked when efforts are being made to share information about immunizations. However, immunizations are not only still available for those in their senior years – they are extremely important! Here’s what you need to know about vaccines for seniors: Annual…
Why You Should Expect More from Your Home Health Care Provider
Many times, families, who choose to partner with a home health care provider, believe that doing so means settling for less than they hoped for. They fear that they or their loved one will receive less than the standard of care they need or be forced to pay exorbitant prices for the kind of care they expect. In 2019, it’s time to start expecting more from home health care providers. Here are a few things your ideal provider should offer. Otherwise, it’s time to look for a new one this year: Genuine, Personable Care One of the biggest problems many…
Our Difference: Thrive USA’s focus on Companion Care
As people advance in age, they might feel lonely or isolated and this is where Thrive USA Home Care chips in to provide aging parents or relatives with intensive care and companionship. Our dedicated and experienced staff offers emotional support to loved ones in a surrounding they understand and recognize. Many people, especially the infirmed and elderly, become uncomfortable when subjected to a place or surrounding they are not familiar with. With Thrive USA concierge approach, we bring a suite of professional services right to your home. Expert and Quality Homecare At Thrive USA we strive to provide expert and…
3 Things to Consider before Becoming your Parents Caregiver
Each year, more than 43 million men and women take on the role of caregiver for their parents, senior family members, or close friends.
5 Reasons for Respite Care: Important Benefits for Caregivers
Providing care for a senior loved one allows caregivers to bond and build lasting memories. While caring for a loved one is honorable and often rewarding, few people realize the physical and emotional tolls caregivers endure. There are many reasons to ask for help when it comes to respite care. Here are a few to consider: Renew Your Energy You can drain your energy very quickly if you do the same things over and over again and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. You need to be able to calm your nerves, improve your mood, and renew your…