Thanksgiving Family Activities
Last month, I made a post about inclusive family activities that you can do for Halloween that can work for the whole family. It was so fun that I decided to do one for Thanksgiving.[...]
How a Family Member Can Be Involved From Afar
For National Family Caregiver Month, we have covering one topic relating to family caregivers a week. Today, we are going to discuss how family members who do not live in the same area as their[...]
Family Caregivers and the Holidays
Welcome to our blog where we are celebrating National Family Caregiver Month! This is a topic near and dear to our hearts, as we work with phenomenal family caregivers every single day. We want to[...]
Introducing Family Caregiver Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and we will be celebrating that on this blog. You can read more about National Caregivers Month from the National Council on Aging here. Every week we are going[...]
Transitioning to a Care Facility
This is a topic that I do not think that I've ever covered. We try our very best to care for our clients in their homes. Sometimes they and their families ultimately make the decision[...]
Allergy-Friendly Treats This Halloween
I wrote a little bit about how people can develop new allergies as we age, and of course, that can change how we experience food-related aspects of holidays. There are some great options for different[...]
Join Our Team!
This is my semi-annual reminder that CareBuilders is always hiring! We would love for you to join our team! If you read this post here, this can help you decide if caregiving is right for[...]
Halloween Activity Ideas at Home
Looking for fun Halloween activities that you can do at home? I've got your back! I did cover this topic last year if you want to check this post out, but I will be covering[...]
Changing Skin? No Problem
As we age, our skin can change in numerous ways, for example. it can become more sensitive or dry. The Cleveland Clinic wrote about aging skin in this 2020 article "What You Need to Know[...]
World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day; we have talked about mental wellness for older adults before. Today, we are going to quickly talk about some of the ways people, especially older adults, can take care[...]
How to Deal With New Allergies
Older adults can develop many conditions as they age. But how do they deal with new allergies? According to Barbara Sadick's 2022 article for AARP, "5 Types of Allergies That Can become More Common With[...]
The Importance of Early Detection Amongst Families
I talk a lot on here about prevention and early detection, especially about the importance of working with your doctor on early detection and screenings. However, there are some conditions that we may not have[...]
Fall Prevention Week
Yesterday concluded Fall Prevention Week, so I thought I could talk a little about what fall prevention entails. I wrote about fall prevention last year, if you would like to check that out again. Today[...]
Emergency Preparedness with Pets
I wrote about some basic emergency preparedness a few days ago, but today I want to talk about something that may impact a lot of our clients: emergency preparedness when they have pets. This can[...]
Preparing for the Holidays
Every year I make a post like this about care during the holidays, but I still feel the need to post new ones. I will keep this short and sweet this year, and please call[...]
Emergency Preparedness
It is important to have emergency plans in place, especially when you have caregivers in your home. They need to know the plan so they can execute it. There are several aspects to this that[...]
More Respite Care Benefits
Last week, I wrote a little bit about how respite care can positively impact families. I did not quite get to all of the benefits of respite care, so I am going to continue that[...]
Respite Care
Of course, homecare helps our clients, but it also provides vital care to families. We have talked so much about caregiver burnout, and how dangerous it can be. So today we are going to talk[...]
Home Care and Cancer Patients
This blog has talked extensively about how we cater to different conditions that our clients may have. We have touched a little on cancer patients, but today we will discuss some of the benefits of[...]
How to Know if Being a Caregiver is Right for You
Are you considering becoming a caregiver? Here are some questions to ask yourself if you think this might be a career path for you. If you are a caregiver and you have any advice for[...]
Cleaning Aids for Older Adults
We talk a lot about letting older adults do what they can to maintain their independence. So, today we are going to discuss accessible cleaning tools and what to look for in those tools. Nancy[...]
Safety at Home
Our home care promotes safety in numerous ways. I actually did a whole mini-series on different safety-related topics, so if you want some more in-depth information, be sure to check that out. Today we will[...]
Ways to Mitigate Isolation in Older Adults
I have written about potential factors in the isolation of older adults. Today, we are going to discuss the different ways that we can mitigate isolation in older adults as a community effort. Quality Caregiving[...]
Factors in Senior Isolation Pt. 2
Yesterday, I wrote about some of the reasons why seniors become isolated as they age. While writing that post, I realized that I had a few more things to mention before I discussed the ways[...]
Factors in Senior Isolation
Isolation is a huge problem for seniors, and especially our clients. Let's talk today about some factors in senior isolation, and later this week we will discuss some ways to combat isolation. I want to[...]
