Category: Caregiver Support
10 Thoughtful Caregivers Gifts that Make a Big Difference
November 30, 2020‘Tis the season of gift giving and thanking people for their help throughout the year. For the caregivers out there, those folks responsible for the daily needs and care of a family member or elderly individual, the help they provide throughout the year is priceless. They give of themselves unselfishly and, often, completely to the […]
5 Tips for Coordinating Eldercare with Your Family
October 14, 2020The responsibilities of caring for aging parents are numerous. Having siblings and family members to help with the day-to-day tasks can really help spread the load so one individual isn’t left feeling overwhelmed. More people mean more hands on deck to divide responsibilities. It also gives you all more individual support as you work as […]
The Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Caregivers Need to Know
March 28, 2020We do not share this information to spread unnecessary fear or panic, but rather to aid our clients in remaining informed regarding how the spread of COVID-19 can be avoided, and in an effort to protect our older adults and those at higher risk for the virus. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has identified […]
NEW SERIES! Aging In Place – Advice to Keep Seniors at Home
February 7, 2020We all prefer the comforts of home – familiar surroundings, having all your favorite things nearby, sleeping in your own bed, maintaining privacy when we want it. For many seniors, staying at home becomes challenging as mobility, memory and physical ailments get in the way of remaining in their home and remaining safe at the […]
National Family Caregivers Month: How to Best Thank a Family Caregiver
November 24, 2019November is National Family Caregivers Month. Here at Arcadia New England, we are particularly aware of the tremendous dedication, devotion and tenacity every single person who is a family caregiver must put forward, day in and day out. The pressures and challenges that our family caregivers face are tremendous, and we thank them for their […]