Compassionate Care, Inc.

09/05/2024

I Couldn't Imagine!
Today I was with a client, and we got to talking about how much things are different today than they were 40, 50, 60 yrs ago. He went on to tell me a story of when he and his sister took a trip to the orthodontist in Minneapolis. He said they took the greyhound to Litchfield and hopped onto another bus that took them to 5th Ave in Minneapolis. From there, they got onto a trolley that took them to the Foshay Tower where the orthodontist had his clinic. Now, that would be quite the trip for someone of a young adult age. but he was 6, and she was 8.
I have granddaughter's that are those same ages and are siblings, but I couldn't imagine sending them on a trip like that today! How times have changed! He also stated that they thought nothing of it. they had no fear or were worried of getting lost. he said back then, if you got lost, you simply found a police officer and asked for help.

As a caregiver, this is on of my favorite things, listening to the stories of their youth. They have so many stories and love to share them. Maybe this would be something you would enjoy too. Would you consider being a caregiver? We have clients that are looking for extra hours, and some that are on the waiting list. Caregiving is such a rewarding occupation!
Please call 320-231-9868. or stop in to fill out an application at 601 4th St SW. we are just across from the WEAC.

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08/01/2024

We are currently hiring Caregivers!
Men, we have many shifts that might be right up your alley. We have Transportation shifts, Companionship shifts, and shifts with other gentlemen that are just enjoyable to do. If this sounds interesting to you, or if you know someone that might like being a Caregiver, let us know! We'd be excited to sit down with you and come up with a plan that fits your schedule. Just call 320-231-9868. or stop by, our address is 601 4th St SE. We're right across from the WEAC.

07/17/2024

Do you have a heart for the elderly?
Do you have some free time on your hands?
Then we are looking for you!
We are looking to hire part time Caregivers to fill in some needed slots with some of our established clients. We are also looking for someone to fill in one hour every Sat and Sun morning.
Give us a call @320-231-9868. Or stop by- 601 4th St SW Willmar. just east of the WEAC. We'll see you soon!

06/28/2024

We were watching the Walton's the other night and the episode is where John Boy takes an Elderly woman that's dying to see the ocean on her anniversary date. John boy broke a date with a girl from his school to go to a dance to take the neighbor to the ocean. The girl from the school misunderstood the reason for John Boy breaking the date. As he and his neighbor were walking on the shores of the beach, it came to me; John Boy would have made a great caregiver! He put the elderly ladies wishes before his own, and treated her with respect and honor. also, he didn't know she was dying.
Ok, with that said, what TV character do you think would have made a great caregiver, and why? Have fun with this.

06/20/2024

Who can relate?

06/17/2024

Do you have a heart for the elderly?
Do you have some free time on your hands?
Then we are looking for you!
We are looking to hire part time Caregivers to fill in some needed slots with some of our established clients. We are also looking for someone to fill in three nights a week and one hour every Sat and Sun morning.
Give us a call @320-231-9868. Or stop by- 601 4th St SW Willmar. just east of the WEAC. We'll see you soon!

05/22/2024

Do you enjoy serving the elderly and are looking for part time work that fits your schedule? Call 320-231-9868, and we will get you started as a caregiver with the hours you want.

05/13/2024

Finally, we will look at how relationships form a central part of our identity. Relationships often change when someone has dementia. People with dementia can easily become isolated or avoided by those around them. They may lose contact with friends and family, who may not know how to react to them.

As dementia progresses, some aspects of the relationship may become harder, such as the ability of a person with dementia to support those around them. However, many positive elements of the relationship (such as affection) will remain. Carers and those around the person with dementia may find it helpful to focus on these positive aspects.

Carers can help by supporting existing relationships and encouraging the person with dementia to join social groups, community activities, religious activities or hobbies. Dementia cafés provide an opportunity to meet other people, talk about living with dementia and take part in group activities.

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05/09/2024

Today we will look at - Knowing when to ask for help
When caring for someone with dementia, it's easy to let your own physical and mental health slide. But don't forget about your own self-care.

In particular, one of the best things you can do as a spouse or caregiver is to allow others to help you, being clear about what help looks like. Maybe that's relying on a grocery delivery service or asking a family member to take your loved one to a doctor's appointment now and then. Use this time away for yourself, filling it with whatever helps you relax and recharge.

One thing we find that families/caregivers really struggle with mentally is when to include more people in the caregiving process — particularly, when to let the professionals take over. Doing so can feel like it means you're giving up on your loved one, and there are a lot of conflicting emotions that come with that. But, in reality, it's incredibly difficult for someone to care for a loved one alone.

05/08/2024

Steps we can take when it comes to living with, and visiting the ones we love suffering with dementia.
Today we will look at how we can be open to new ways of interacting and communicating.

It's easy to look at a parent or loved one with dementia and see them as they've always been. But it's important to realize that, to some degree, he or she is a different person now. They may look the same, but their behaviors are going to be different and you can't return them to normal just through sheer willpower.

Instead, take steps to adjust how you perceive, interact and communicate with your loved one.

Being open to seeing them as they are now can help you better engage with them in your day-to-day activities. It can also help you navigate how to effectively respond to the challenging situations that will assuredly arise, such as their asking the same question repeatedly, forgetting something important or doing something inappropriate.

It's critical for you to give your loved one plenty of grace, If you find yourself getting annoyed or short-tempered, remind yourself that they're not doing these things intentionally. Their actions and behaviors are the result of something they have no control over anymore.

05/07/2024

One out of Ten have Dementia in the US.
Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. I put the Wikipedia definition down below, but dementia is more than a definition. It's your mom or dad, it's your brother or sister, aunt, uncle. it's your neighbor. We acknowledge the toll it can take on a spouse and on families as a loved one progresses through dementia, but what can we do?
at the moment, there is no cure for dementia. But there are things we can do. In the next few days, we will share tips on how we can help those, and ourselves when it comes to dementia.

From Wikipedia -
Dementia is a syndrome associated with many neurodegenerative diseases (most commonly Alzheimer's), which is characterized by a general decline in cognitive abilities that impacts a person's ability to perform everyday activities. This typically involves problems with memory, thinking, behavior, and motor control.[10] Aside from memory impairment and a disruption in thought patterns, the most common symptoms include emotional problems, difficulties with language, and decreased motivation.[2] The symptoms may be described as occurring in a continuum over several stages.[11][a] Dementia ultimately has a significant effect on the individual, caregivers, and on social relationships in general.[2] A diagnosis of dementia requires the observation of a change from a person's usual mental functioning and a greater cognitive decline than what is caused by normal aging.[13]

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