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Taking on the responsibility of caregiving is no small task. It is a commitment that requires many hours, days, and long nights. Stress is a very common occurrence for caregivers and taking care of yourself, as a paid or non-paid caregiver, may be at the bottom of your list. We want to help you move that to the top of the list.  This year, we explored Understanding Your Emotions to Help with Caregiving so you can increase your mental health and one of only ways to do that is through self-reflection. We shared with you a FREE Caregivers Journal and provided our best tips to make caregiving easier.

Each year, up to 1/3 of adults over the age of 65 years will experience a fall. Older adults with chronic conditions are at higher risk and it is of importance to know falling is not a normal part of aging.

Falls are generally preventable. One of the ways families attempt to decrease falls, mitigate fall risk, and increase safety is by moving a loved one into a senior living community, such as Assisted Living. 

Technological advancements have made it viable to monitor patients remotely while at home or in skilled care. And this bodes well as we are seeing a massive shift in the caregiver community.

Receiving home care services has never been easier but not all older adult services are alike. What are the reasons you may be looking for home care additives? Maybe it is a recent medical episode such as a fall, management of a chronic illness, or respite care or assistance related to caregiver burnout.

Paid or unpaid, caregiving is a job.

You no longer need to be overwhelmed by the lack of knowledge, wait days/weeks to see a doctor or medical professional, increase exposure to germs, or lack follow-up care.

It is easy to see that telehealth is all around us. There are many different forms of it and the type you choose may depend upon you or your patient’s various needs.

You’re on THIN ICE! 

Here we are in January, and quite literally (depending on your geographic location) we are on ice. Falls are common on a normal day of the year and can be very serious for seniors and lead to broken bones, bruises and injuries resulting in a need for lengthy rehab or homecare.

What can caregivers and providers do to ensure safety for seniors and loved ones during the winter months?

From remote monitoring and care to streamlining care provider scheduling, these are the growth areas that are showing to shape healthcare this year and beyond.

2021 has shown to be a year of growth and innovation. As patients and healthcare providers, we look around the healthcare industry and we see new technology being used to help streamline care and help people live safer and more independent lives.