Category Archives: Caregiving
How Culinary Care Tactics Engage Seniors with Dementia
There is something so special about the kitchen. It is the first stop kids make when they get home from school, in search of a snack as well as the opportunity to share about their day. It is the place family members gather to cook holiday meals together. It is also a place to … Continue reading
Tips for Success in a New Family Caregiver Role
It might have come totally out of nowhere: an unexpected fall that led to a fractured hip as well as the need for Mom to have help and support to stay at home. Or, it may have been building up over the years, such as through the slow and incremental progression of Alzheimer’s. Regardless … Continue reading
Overcoming Feelings of Family Caregiver Guilt
Family caregivers give so much of themselves to look after their loved ones, frequently surrendering their own needs throughout the journey. One might presume that with such a rewarding role, in home caregivers would feel good about themselves, rich in self-esteem and sense of purpose, but sometimes caregiver guilt can get the best of them. … Continue reading
Senior Care 101: Safely Disposing of Medications
With so many seniors taking numerous prescriptions, and with physicians adding and changing dosages and medications to find just the right solutions, it’s essential to understand what to do when they are no longer needed or have expired. There are several options for safely disposing of medications: Check labels. The prescription’s label or informational literature … Continue reading
Caregiving: We Will Journey with You Until the End
Life, no matter how beautiful, always has an end. A life-limiting condition doesn’t have to make everyone sad and focus only on what’s going to happen next. It can also be an opportunity to see life in a more meaningful way. At Sage Home Care, a home care agency in Bethel CT, we make sure … Continue reading