Caregiver Solutions

By Torie Temple“A combination wheelchair and transport chair is a must-have,” says Dan Heins, director at Humana Inc.“It’s a regular wheelchair that can be converted to a transport chair with big wheels that can easily be removed. The lighter weight transport chair is so much … [Read more...] about Get Around Easier with this Hybrid Wheelchair

By Torie Temple “Depression needs to be treated by a professional,” says Becky Beanblossom, president of Home Instead Senior Care.“The first step is to talk with your loved one about how they are feeling and if they are open to seeing a therapist or physician. It might be that … [Read more...] about How to Lift Your Loved One’s Mood: A Pet Might Help

By Torie TempleAccording to Janice Baldon-Gutter, caregiving can be made easier by pre-planning, which can fall into two categories: long-term planning that includes looking for a nursing home, home care, or rehab before the crisis hits and short-term planning for doctor visits … [Read more...] about Thinking Ahead: One Helpful Tip for Caregivers

Torie TempleTry these tips for keeping your loved one entertained during their illness.Remember your loved one’s prior interests before the illness started and try to duplicate those activities.Depending on his or her health and mobility, think about new but related activities … [Read more...] about Three Uplifting Ideas for a Relative Who is Sick

Torie TempleCaregiver Cheryl Basham gives her best advice for keeping track of medications. “I created a daily log to record when medicines were given,” she says. “Over-the-counter medications such as aspirin or short-term antibiotics were recorded at the time administered so … [Read more...] about Does Your Loved One Struggle with Managing Their Meds? Here’s a Solution