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 – 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...