Caregiver Solutions

By Rachel Reynolds Holiday meals can be both wonderful and hectic. Honoring a loved one’s need for quiet as well as connection is key for success. “Sometimes the chaos of the day is too much for someone with physical or cognitive issues,” says Becky Beanblossom, president of Home … [Read more...] about Making Holiday Meals Enjoyable for Your Loved One

By Carrie VittitoePatients with Alzheimer’s disease often have problems with visual perception, but Amy Sass, a client and employee coordinator with Caring Excellence at Home, has suggestions for minimizing the risk of falls and resulting injuries:- Remove all rugs.- Keep corners … [Read more...] about Six Ideas that Will Make a Home Safer for Someone with Alzheimer’s

By Carrie Vittitoe Grocery shopping for a loved one should first begin with two questions: What do you like to eat, and what are you able to eat? Amy Sass suggests caregivers shop for their loved ones using store gift cards. After grocery items are purchased, both the store gift … [Read more...] about Simplify Grocery Shopping for Your Loved One

By Carrie VittitoeIf a loved one has difficulty getting a solid grip due to arthritis, changing some simple items around the house may help. Lucy Martin, a former caregiver, suggests lever door handles on frequently used doors. She had good luck finding products at Elderstore, an … [Read more...] about Here’s How You Can Open a Jar If You Have Arthritis

By Torie TempleBecky Beanblossom, owner of Home Instead Senior Care, gives her top three ways of making sure your loved one gets better sleep.Properly engage and stimulate your loved one during the day. Instead of allowing him to sleep during the day, have him burn … [Read more...] about Three Tips for Helping Your Loved One Sleep