Caring Dove Care Services

01/28/2024

Healthy Tips for Staying Healthy During Winter
1. Drink water. Winter may be a good time for hot cocoa and cider, but always make water your drink of choice. ...
2. Stress less. ...
3. Sleep enough. ...
4. Dress warmly. ...
5. Limit time in the cold. ...
6. Exercise. ...
7. Keep the germs away.

12/15/2022

Adult Day Services: What is it and when to consider it?

For most people during the holidays is when they get to spend extended time with their loved ones, either because of distance, work commitment or just simply life.

Sometimes during this period, is when you observe that your loved one seems more forgetful than usual or you observe that your loved seems isolated? Consider Adult Day Services...

What is it? Adult Day services are little centers that help provide interactions for older adults- It helps reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness while providing emotional support and interaction with other older adults.
It helps with providing safety for loved ones not able to be alone by themselves during the daytime, while providing structure.

When to consider it? Consider it when your loved one seems isolated, depressed or needs safety and structure.

Growing older does not necessarily mean losing all the joys of one’s life, so remember to help your loved one stay connected to their community- it makes things especially better when one has something to live for or look forward to.

Share your thoughts on what you do to keep engaged.
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Our Personal Care Services Caring Dove Health offers a full range of home care services, including: Home Attendant Respite Care Bathing Toileting Dressing Grooming Eating and meal prep Medication reminders Mobility Who Is Eligible to Receive In Home Care Services? Most often, those receiving persona...

12/08/2022

Respite Care: Are you taking care of a loved one?

Let’s be real- you had no idea taking care of your loved one could be so hard!
You love them and they love you and it should be so easy, right? Not quite.
Sometimes caregiving can be very difficult especially in the care of a loved one with a difficult diagnosis
They don’t always remember you… they don’t do what you want them to do and you can’t understand why? It is not your fault and it is not their fault.
Caregiving can be incredibly difficult in some cases, and this is why you need a support group.
You need to connect with people who have been there, are currently in it or professionals who can share insight with you and sometimes you just need to step away.

This is where respite care comes in-Respite care does not mean that you have given up on your loved one.
It simply means that you need to rejuvenate so you can be your best when taking care of your loved one.
You are not able to run on empty and still provide great care.

But with the aid of respite care, you can take time for yourself and then get back to taking care of your loved ones.

If you have not thought about it, it is something to consider.

Our Personal Care Services Caring Dove Health offers a full range of home care services, including: Home Attendant Respite Care Bathing Toileting Dressing Grooming Eating and meal prep Medication reminders Mobility Who Is Eligible to Receive In Home Care Services? Most often, those receiving persona...

12/06/2022

Staying Connected During the Holidays for Older Adults

The Christmas season and holidays are always so much fun- families and friends to see; parties to attend; gifts to buy and give; meals to make and share and a plethora of many other things to do.
Doubtless, the holidays are very busy with so much to do and so little time to do them.

But through all this busyness, we have to remember to connect and stay connected with each other.

The memories made and shared are worth so much more than gifts could bring.
Let's remember to reach out and connect with people we may not ordinarily connect with- a little touch, a kind word, warm smile…can make another feel loved.

Thoughts: What are the little things you do to stay connected this season?

11/19/2022

Share your Caregiving Support Story

Support For the Care-Giver

1. Take care of yourself: As a caregiver, it is sometimes very easy to “forget” yourself in the process of taking care of a loved one. But to do that, would put you in a situation where you are not your best self and open you up to illness and bad health. Remember to take care of yourself- something as simple as taking a walk, shopping or stepping away from the moment, will give you a chance to recover and see things even better.

2. Remove the Guilt: Don’t ever allow yourself to get to the point, where you begin to feel guilty. You are doing amazing work by taking care of your loved one. Feeling guilty is an added burden that you do not need.

3. Ask for help: Remember to ask for help when you need it. It could be that volunteer who offered to run errands for you, or maybe that person who you trust, who offered to watch your loved one while you ran errands. Asking for help does not undermine what you do, or your love for your loved one. Asking for help is an added benefit as it shows that you are willing to do what it takes in caring for your loved one.

4. Join a Support Group: It does not mean that you have to contribute unless you are comfortable doing so, but it provides you an opportunity to find helpful tips that other families may have used that worked well for them. It also opens your eyes to new possibilities.

10/31/2022

Question : How do I start with getting the home care services needed?

Answer: Home care or non-medical care does not require orders from a doctor. Home care services is care that you or your loved one can initiate.

Such as, if you feel you or your loved one might need a little assistance doing everyday activities or if you or your loved one needs safety monitoring, companionship...

We provide that little extra help needed to fit YOUR routine.

Medical & health

10/31/2022

Question: How can I pay for home care services?

Answer: The thought of paying for home care services can be daunting- this is why there are government resources that are available to individuals who qualify.

You can start from here- www.caringdovecare.com

There are also several other ways to pay for home care such as
-Private Pay
-Long term insurance
-Worker's compensation
-health Insurance

CICOA is the Area Agency on Aging in Central Indiana, empowering seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers with services and support for aging in place.