by opal2carers | May 2, 2020 | Dementia Care
Safety The fact that you are growing in age shouldn’t be a consideration for a change in location. There is also the alarming possibility of contracting diseases from other seniors at nursing homes. This phenomenon is unlikely to happen when you live in your own home....
by opal2carers | Apr 23, 2020 | Home Care
Caring for an aging parent is a complex task. When dementia care is part of the picture, it becomes exponentially more difficult. Cognitive and behavioral changes from dementia can occur unpredictably and parents may resist care. If you are a caregiver for a...
by opal2carers | Dec 12, 2019 | Dementia Care
As a caregiver, you probably hear “Take care of yourself” more often than not. It can seem an impossible task. Caring for an aging loved one is an all-encompassing task on top of your other responsibilities at work and at home. If your loved one has recently been...
by opal2carers | Apr 23, 2019 | Home Care
We often hear about the sacrifices caregivers make, but we don’t hear enough about the benefits of being a caregiver. Caregivers gain a lot from their role. In fact, many caregivers feel that caregiving has helped shape who they are. These benefits make us better...
by opal2carers | Apr 23, 2019 | Dementia Care
We live in a mobile society and that means that adult children are not always going to live in close proximity to aging parents. That makes it difficult to make sure their daily needs are addressed, especially if illness or chronic disease strikes. It is possible to...