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Professional Caregiver Creates Product to Help Dementia Patients
Nazila Tatashadze “I love to come to work every day. I love my clients. They’re like my own family. It’s really hard to watch them decline” ~Nazila Tatashadze Eleanora Tatashadze and her daughter Nazila of Rocky Hill have always been passionate about helping others. Their motto, “We put the passion in compassion” sums up the…
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Senior Loneliness & Depression; Find Help
Medicare Mental Health Coverage Options: Tips for Seniors About one-third of U.S. adults age 45 and older report feeling lonely — and, due to an increased number of aging adults, the number is growing. ~AARP #Loneliness #Depression For many people, the Holiday Season is a joyful time where friends and families make a point to…
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Recommended Reading for Caregivers of Dementia Patients
Recommended Reading for Caregivers of Dementia Patients Nobody understands what it’s like to care for a loved one with dementia like someone who’s been there. What works for one patient won’t necessarily work for another, but through trial and error, from first-hand experience, many caregivers and medical professionals have come up with tips and suggestions…
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Men Who Care; Supporting the Male Caregiver
Historically women have been recognized as the world’s caregivers. They provide care for their families, their spouses, their aging parents and grandparents, but in today’s world, more and more men are assuming the role of caregiver. Females are traditionally considered nurturers while males (traditionally) are not. So what happens when those roles are reversed? How…
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Is Your Elderly Loved-one Overmedicated?
One in three Americans over the age of 65 take 5 or more prescription medications daily. Overmedication in the aging population is an area of concern that is drawing attention as the population of people over the age of 60 grows rapidly. It is described as the use of medications that aren’t clinically indicated or…
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Long-Term Decisions Caregivers and Charges Need to Think About
Taking care of a loved one is a complicated experience. It’s full of many hardships and heartaches, but also moments of joy and love. However, one of the most defining parts of caring for a declining loved one is uncertainty. It’s often impossible to know what tomorrow will bring, and that unpredictability lies heavy on…
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Medicare and Medicaid; What’s the Difference?
Most people confuse Medicare and Medicaid. When most American citizens retire, we are entitled to Social Security benefits (assuming we have paid into the SSI system) as well as Medicare for our medical coverage. For example, teachers do not pay into the Medicare system. Instead they have a private insurance program that they are able to continue after retirement.…
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Making the Move to Assisted Living
How to Help a Senior Transition into Assisted Living with Less Stress How to Make the Transition to Assisted Living easier for your loved one. Is it time for a senior loved one to move to assisted living? Making this decision is never easy, for seniors or family members, but it doesn’t have to cause…
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Florida Non-profit Helps Seniors One Wheelchair at a Time
For those suffering from serious illnesses, injuries, or disabilities, occupational therapy can make all the difference in their quality of life. After a serious injury, stroke, or accident, having to re-learn daily living skills, or learning to adapt to physical limitations can be overwhelming for many patients. But with the right therapy and equipment, many…
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Caregiver Support: Taking Time to Breathe
Why Self-Care is Critical to Your Well-Being One of the biggest challenges faced by caregivers is the feeling of isolation and overwhelm. Many caregivers feel as if they should be able to do everything and do it well. Even allowing others to help can be tremendously difficult. When the demands of caregiving are too much,…