What to Consider Before Having an Aging Parent Move In
Sometimes it seems like having an aging parent move in with you is the logical next step. However, here are 12 things to consider before you do.
Recharge Your Caregiver Energy with These Steps
With the many things you have to do every day as a caregiver, it’s easy to see how your energy can get depleted over time. Here are some steps you can take to revitalize yourself!
How In-Home Caregivers Are Helping Seniors Stay More Active
Our in-home caregivers at New Wave Home Care are carefully screened and trained, and they’re dedicated to helping seniors stay more active. Here are five ways they're accomplishing this.
Is Senior Home Care Right for You?
In the beginning, family members are often available to step in and provide supervision and support, but eventually, a senior’s needs can get to the point where hiring a professional caregiver becomes the best option to maintain the health and safety of your loved one. However, when does that happen?
Is Your Senior Loved One at Risk for Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse can become a problem for anyone, regardless of their age. Here are the causes and symptoms of senior substance abuse, as well as how to treat it.
Lessons Learned From a Decade of Caregiving
A husband vowed to care for his wife at home after her diagnosis of Lewy body and Alzheimer’s disease. Their daughters worried about them both.