A Servant's Heart In-Home Care

29/01/2023

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Senior Care Startup

07/11/2022

Looking forward to the holidays for all!

24/01/2022

04/07/2021

The Danger Of Your Aging Parent Covering Up Dementia
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynrosenblatt/2011/08/11/the-danger-of-your-aging-parent-covering-up-dementia/?sh=7f5d5dc2fade

Aging parents may notice memory difficulty long before you do. They will likely cover it up and you may dismiss what you see, thinking a parent is "just getting old". Knowing the danger signs and what to do when you see them can save you a lot of unnecessary stress down the road.

03/07/2021

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02/07/2021

4 Things to Try When Your Aging Parent Seems Irrational
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/qa-4-things-when-aging-parent-irrational/

Elderly parents often develop fears & beliefs that seem irrational. A doctor explains what might be going on, plus 4 tips that can help family caregivers.

30/06/2021

Gently Confronting a Loved One's Denial
https://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-2014/caregiving-confronting-denial-jacobs.html

Here's how to gather the courage to confront a parent about their growing impairments.

28/06/2021

Risks and Complications of Total Knee Replacement Surgery
https://www.healthline.com/health/total-knee-replacement-surgery/risks-complications

Understand the risks of total knee replacement surgery and learn what you can do to prepare and what you can do to minimize complications.

26/06/2021

Total Hip Replacement Surgery Risks and Complications
https://www.arthritis-health.com/surgery/hip-surgery/total-hip-replacement-surgery-risks-and-complications

The vast majority of total hip replacement surgeries are successful, although a low percentage risk of complications such as dislocation, allergic reactions, infection, do occur.

24/06/2021

How to Stop Engaging in Unhealthy Behaviors to Relieve Caregiver Stress
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/self-abuse-behavior-binging-indulging-140235.htm

Are you struggling with caregiver stress and finding it difficult to practice self-care? Use these six steps to replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with beneficial habits that relieve stress and anxiety.

22/06/2021

Saying “No” to Family Drama while Caregiving
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/say-no-to-family-drama-while-caregiving-198964.htm

Relationships are often strained when a serious illness and caregiving enter the picture. If your interactions with family members are increasingly stressful and negative, it may be time to stand up for yourself and set some boundaries.

20/06/2021

Confabulation in Dementia Can Feel Like Hurtful Lies
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/how-to-handle-alzheimers-disease-lying-144204.htm

Memory loss is a hallmark symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, but neurological damage can also cause patients to make up hurtful stories and level false accusations toward their caregivers.