Covenant Home Caregivers Blog
Building A Care Plan: Working With A Home Care Provider To Create A Personalized Approach To Care
Building a care plan: working with a home care provider to create a personalized approach to care Building a Care Plan – Why It Matters Building a care plan with a home care provider is an invaluable step in creating the best approach to care for a loved one. Talking...
The Value of Friendship And Social Engagement In Non-Medical Home Care
The value of social engagement and companionship in non-medical home care is frequently underestimated. However, it can significantly improve the quality of life for the elderly. Spending time with family, friends, or even animals adds to overall happiness. According...
Commonly Held Beliefs Regarding Non-Medical Home Care Services
People often think that getting care at home means a person is weak or can't care for themselves. Non-medical home care is just about aiding people who may be facing daily hardships. It can involve simple jobs like cleaning, laundry, and food shopping, as well as more...
How to Introduce Home Care for Seniors
There might come a time when an aging senior in your family would require help at home. Getting an older adult to agree to home care can be tricky but there are ways in which you can introduce it. But before we get to ways to introduce home care for seniors, there’s...
Home Health vs Home Care
They may sound alike, but it’s important to know these two services are not the same. Medical Insurance (including Medicare or supplements) does NOT pay for a day in day out custodial care ~ this is largely an out-of-pocket expense. Had a stroke, heart attack, or fall...
Winter Safety Tips For Seniors
Senior citizens are at a higher risk for injuries and health problems when the temperature drops. But with the right preparation, most of these injuries are preventable. Here are some common winter problems and the safety precautions that older adults should take to...
Flu Shots for Seniors
By now, everyone’s aware of the significance of COVID-19 vaccines. But all the attention on the pandemic shouldn’t take our focus away from the seasonal flu shot or influenza vaccine for older adults. Compared to younger adults, senior citizens are more likely to be...
Keep On Moving!
Exercise is still important for senior adults. While you may not be training for a marathon, there are some simple exercises you can do which will likely yield big results: · Build & Maintain Muscle · Get Your Heart Rate up · Improve Blood Circulation · Increase...
Sleeping All Day
Why is my Mom Sleeping or Watching TV all Day? It’s concerning when a loved one seems to be either sleeping or just watching TV most of the day. This can be particularly common for those with dementia. We found some very helpful information about this issue from...
Long Term Care Insurance for Home Care
The landscape of Long Term Care Insurance has changed greatly over the past 25 years. Policies that were purchased 15, 20+ years ago often carried generous benefits with no time limits. For the most part, those policies are no longer available. Policy terms are more...
4 Early Warning Signs of Dementia
As we age, it's normal for our memory to decline. We may have more trouble recalling names or details than we did when we were younger. However, Dementia is a serious condition that goes beyond normal forgetfulness. Dementia is a cruel and unforgiving illness that...
What to Do When You First Notice Your Loved One Has Alzheimer’s?
As we age, it's not uncommon for our loved ones to begin showing signs of Alzheimer's disease. This can be difficult to notice at first, as the early symptoms of Alzheimer's are often very subtle. However, it's essential to be on the lookout for these signs, as early...
When to Get Help: Signs that it’s Time to Bring in Professional Care
Families have to make many difficult decisions when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. One of the most challenging choices is when to seek professional help. Dementia care can be very demanding, both physically and emotionally. It's important to know when it's...
The Different Types of Dementia
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability due to disease or injury. It affects memory, thinking, and judgment. It can also result in changes in mood and behavior. A person with dementia may have trouble remembering familiar people, places, or things....
The Emotional Challenges of Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain and results in cognitive decline and impaired functioning. The disease can be highly challenging for individuals and their families and friends. As the disease progresses, individuals...
Dementia: Triggering Challenging Behavior
Teepa Snow is widely known in senior care circles for her expertise in dealing with dementia. As her website states (teepasnow.com), Teepa’s life mission is to shed a positive light on dementia. Through speaking engagements and dementia workshops, Teepa has educated...
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care: Tips for Daily Tasks
Caregiving for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementia is challenging. While the plans and strategies may change over time, there are some basic tips to help meet your daily goals. The Mayo Clinic has outlined these great tips in the article below: Alzheimers...
Become A Professional Caregiver!
Tia Johnson, American author & speaker, said “To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.” We, at Covenant Caregivers, couldn’t agree more. The senior adults we serve have led remarkable lives full of honors and accomplishments, so to...
Aggressive Dementia Behavior
A common challenge for caregivers of loved ones with dementia is aggressive behavior. There are many reasons that someone may become combative or obstinate; however, it may not be easy to determine why. Most always, “Behavior is Communication.” This means that your...
Dehydration in Senior Adults
Dehydration is a common condition in elderly adults and may cause a wide variety of health issues. For many, it is a chronic condition due to not getting enough water in their daily intake. During the hot summer months, our senior adults are even more susceptible to...