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You Can Care for Your Older Parents While Balancing Your Career!
It’s hard to wake up to an alarm every Monday morning, but it’s necessary for the careers we love. Our career is an essential aspect of our identity, signifying the dedication we have invested throughout the years and accomplishments we have achieved. So what happens when your parents are starting to exhibit signs of … Continue reading
Posted in Care Tips, Caregiving, Family Caregiving, Home Care, Respite Care, Senior CareA New Way to Navigate Conversations Around Dementia
There’s no easy way to give or receive a dementia diagnosis. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of emotions, which are heightened if the diagnosis is presented starkly, without compassion or empathy. There are steps physicians can (and should) take when having conversations around dementia to ease the initial impact, empowering and … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Dementia, Health Care, HealthcareHelping Older Adults Accept Having a Home Support Specialist
It is a difficult scenario many family caregivers have to deal with: your aging parents, who once looked after you, now resist the help they so urgently need. It’s a delicate balance between respecting their freedom and protecting their well-being and safety. When you’re in this position, you are not alone! We recognize the … Continue reading
Posted in Aging at Home, Care Tips, Home Care, Senior IndependenceDementia Care: Communicating with Compassion
Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your objective was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like you were criticizing her previous hairstyle. Choosing our words carefully is always important, but even more so in dementia care. The words we say along with the way we … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer’s, Caregiving, Dementia, Family Caregiving, Senior CareThriving Independently With Compassionate Senior Care
As the golden years approach, seniors often face the dual challenge of managing daily life and coping with the absence of close family support. This blog posts aims to help care professionals working with seniors navigate those challenges. With practical guidance and heartfelt support, Sage Home Care can help seniors in our community maintain … Continue reading
Posted in Aging at Home, Care Tips, Home Care, Home Care Services, Senior Independence