National Family Caregiver’s Month is just around the corner (November)!
The National Family Caregiver’s Association wants to invite all caregivers to participate in their FREE teleclass, entitled Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps to learn what they can do to minimize the chances that their loved one will experience an adverse drug reaction or [...]
Viki Kind, host of Blog Talk Radio, interviewied Allen Hager on September 8, 2009. She covered topics ranging from the services provided by Right at Home to the types of questions a person should ask when looking for a caregiver to provide care to a loved one. Viki also ask Allen about the franchise side [...]
Participating offices of Right at Home , Inc. will be honoring elderly grandparents in their communities by offering free comprehensive senior care evaluations now until two weeks after Grandparent’s Day, September 13, 2009.
All too often, older adults don’t seek out help when they need it or may be afraid to ask for help because they [...]
Please tell other Right at Home blog readers your simple ideas/advice on how to maintain balance while caring for a senior.
The costs associated with home care can vary greatly depending upon the number of hours of service needed each day or week, where you are located in the country and the level of services you need. As many things can affect the costs of home care, there are many options and tools seniors can [...]
The costs associated with home care can vary greatly depending upon the number of hours of service needed each day or week, where you are located in the country and the level of services you need. As many things can affect the costs of home care, there are many options and [...]
If you are seeking answers to questions regarding planning for your or your loved one’s future needs, check out EldercareMatters.com. The site provides visitors with a state-by-state listing of resources you may find useful as you plan for and deal with the issues of aging. The site also offers useful and up-to-date articles, resources, and [...]
The following was taken from Mediate.com, a great resource for “everything mediation” with permission from the article’s author, Georgia Daniels. Georgia Daniels is a family mediator in Pasadena, CA, a teacher, and an inactive member of the Oregon and Washington State Bars.
Eldercare mediation is a growing field that will increase in prominence as the number [...]
“Fathers may want to appear as if they’re always in control, even when things have begun to slip. Let your Dad know that you are there to help without getting in his space. In order to assess how he’s doing living on his own, here is a checklist of issues for you to explore with [...]
Please watch the following video. Our Louisville,KY Right at Home office explains home care and its benefits.
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