Most often, the care for elderly parents or other family members falls to their adult children and other family members. Often, that is more heavily placed on one family member then on others. And while most say it is a blessing to care for parents as they age, it...
Older adults may develop health concerns that require more care, yet they still want to remain in their own home. Sometimes there are no family members available to help, and an outside caregiver is needed. At FootPrints Home Care, we’re well equipped to help with...
If you are caring for an aging parent or spouse, you might notice signs that their memory and ability to understand is changing. Some signs of cognitive decline include forgetting appointments, recent conversations or events; becoming overwhelmed by making decisions...
Many people feel a strong need to provide care and support for others, from first responders to medical professionals. Caregivers at senior home care agencies also share that desire. If you enjoy providing comfort and care to others, employment with a job in home care...
Many elderly people may experience dementia or other emotionally challenging behaviors as they age. Alzheimer’s patients or those with depression also often have behaviors that make it challenging to provide care. Sometimes he or she may speak aggressively or make...
If you’re an adult child concerned with a parent living alone in his or her home, the decision is not easy: should you move the elderly parent into your home to provide care, or arrange for a home care company to provide care in the senior’s own home? At FootPrints...