Continuity of Care to Meet Client and Caregiver Needs
Every client’s care needs are unique -- starting with the amount of time per day or week they receive care. Care needs can range from a few short hours a [...]
Staying Safe in Warm Weather
As families get ready to reconnect under sunny skies, it’s important to make sure older family members are protected from extreme heat. For older adults, warmer temperatures present additional challenges [...]
Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget the Medicine Cabinet!
By Lisa Shepet, Director of Nursing, Family & Nursing Care Select It’s that time of year again: the days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Spring has [...]
Lighten Up This Summer–Here’s How
By Lisa M. Petsche Many people look forward to the mild temperatures and increased daylight of summer, which positively affect their mood and allow new opportunities for enjoyment, especially outdoors. [...]
Elders have a special role in holiday celebrations
The holiday season is a hectic time for many people, due to the preparations and festivities that typically take place. Staying sane, not to mention enjoying this special time of [...]
Help a Caregiver Enjoy the Summer
Many people look forward to the mild temperatures and increased daylight of summer, which positively affect their mood and allow new opportunities for enjoyment. However, caregivers for an ill, disabled [...]
Many Ways to Ward Off Cabin Fever
As people in northern climates age, they tend to become less tolerant of winter weather. Medications may make them more sensitive to cold temperatures, and health conditions or disabilities can [...]
8 Reflections for a New Year of Caregiving
Questions and Suggestions May Prompt Resolutions Whether you are new to caregiving or have been at it for a while, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and worried about your [...]
All-Generation Celebrations
Enjoy festive visits with a loved one in care How do you include, in holiday celebrations, a relative who resides in a retirement home or nursing home? The following suggestions [...]
Don’t Let Inclement Weather Get You Down: How to Combat Summer Cabin Fever
How to Have Fun Indoors During the Summer When we think of summer time, we usually envision spending plenty of time outdoors, at home and visiting at friends’ homes as [...]