Tahanan Loving Care Services

08/10/2025

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06/10/2025

Why Do Filipinos Choose To Be Nurses & Caregivers Abroad?

💰Better pay
🌍Global demand
🧖English proficiency
🏠Pathway to stability
💕Culture of care

Yet, the journey isn't easy. Homesickness, tough working conditions and sacrifices all provided for their loved ones back home.

We see you, we thank you and we're proud of you. TLC celebrate their hard work.

01/10/2025

Choosing the right caregiver? Watch for:

1. No thorough background check. Unverifiable references, gaps in employment.
2. Personal incompatability. Different values, poor communication.
3. Signs of unreliability. Tardiness, unprofessional behaviour.

Stay alert on this top 3 red flags for quality care.

29/09/2025

🧠Depression in the elderly can manifest as physical symptoms like aches and pains, dizziness, and fatigue alongside cognitive issues such memory problems and difficulty concentrating. Unlike younger adults, older adults are less likely to overtly express sadness or feelings of worthiness.

✅ A simple tip: Promote social connection, encourage physical activity, listen when they talk.

23/09/2025

🧠Dementia & Memory Loss

❌Myth!
Forgetting a name occasionally is normal aging. But dementia is not part of normal aging.

Fact:
✅Dementia is caused by diseases that damage brain cells, like Alzheimer's or vascular disease. Early detection helps!

❤️Kind of Care:
You need a caregiver who is trained, patient, and compassionate, someone who can keep your elder safe while still respecting their dignity.

23/09/2025

22/09/2025

🧠Myth or Facts?

Eating too much sugar directly causes dementia.

❌Myth!
Sugar alone doesnt directly cause dementia.

✅Fact:
Too much sugar over time can lead to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, all of which increase the risk of dementia and memory problems. A balance Diet and no to less processed sugar helps protect brain health.

💡Care tips:
Encourage elders to enjoy natural sweetness from fruits instead of sugary snacks.

16/09/2025

Caregiver vs Nurse.
Key points to consider what to choose.

Scope: Nurses handle medical task, Caregivers focus on daily living activities (bathing, dressing).

Training: Nurses have degrees and licenses, Caregivers varies ( certifications are common).

Cost: Nurses typically cost more.

Consider support needed by elders when deciding.

Give us a call.

11/09/2025

Understanding the basic level of caregiving support for the elders.

Basic Caregivers: help with daily tasks, Gaya ng pagligo, magbihis, eat, some household chores.

Medical Caregivers: have training to help with medical needs like giving medication, checking health vitals and providing wound care.

Professional In-home Caregivers: trained people who come to your home to help with care for someone elderly, disabled, or needing support available Tahanan Loving Care Services

Facility Caregivers: work in places like nursing homes, assisted living facilities, helping residents with care and support.

09/09/2025

Sometimes the right questions is more powerful than any advice.

Kausapin si Lolo, Lola, Tatay o Nanay kung saan at ano mas komportable sa kanila.
Simpleng tanong sa maayos na pananalita at tono 🥰

08/09/2025

Top 5 family caregiver mistakes to avoid.

1. Not Hiring In-Home Help
Trying to handle everything independently. It's crucial to acknowledge your limitations.
2. Not Having a Support System
Can lead to emotional strain, loneliness and decreased well being.
3. Not Having Healthcare, Financials, and Legal Affairs in Order
Neglecting these matters can lead to significant complications down the line..
4. Not Planning in Advance
Procrastination is a common mistake.
5. Not Involving Family Members in Care
Can lead to resentment, misunderstanding and strained relations.