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What Are the Activities of Daily Living?

Sadly, millions of aging-in-place elderly Americans can no longer perform basic tasks because of a chronic medical condition, illness or injury. Known as activities of daily living, or simply “ADLs”, this article will explore them in more detail, along with ADL challenges that seniors face.

By New Wave Home Care|2021-03-08T10:50:01-08:00March 29, 2021|Caregiving|

Diet and Exercise Tips for Caregivers

It’s all too easy to neglect yourself when you’re an informal caregiver. Far too many caregivers don’t eat or exercise like they should, which places their health at risk and lowers the quality of care provided. Using these diet and exercise tips should help you as a caregiver to stay refreshed.

By New Wave Home Care|2021-01-31T19:00:39-08:00February 1, 2021|Caregiving|

How to Ask for Help when You’re a Caregiver

Although caregiving is a labor of love, it can be very physically and emotionally demanding. If you are currently serving as a caregiver for an aging loved one, here’s how to ask for help without compromising their quality of life.

By New Wave Home Care|2020-12-24T15:42:14-08:00January 4, 2021|Caregiving|

Caution Fatigue – COVID Lessons from Thanksgiving for Caregivers and Healthcare Workers

The surge of COVID-19 infections after the thanksgiving shows that not everyone was listening to the recommendations. Understanding the concept of “Caution Fatigue” and the risks associated with letting our guard down can help us all to stay safe this holiday season.

By Sam Gopinathan|2021-02-05T11:59:18-08:00December 18, 2020|Caregiving|

How Caregiver Support Groups Can Keep You Fresh

While taking care of an aging loved one it’s important to have a support network around you at-all-times. As one facet of that support network, caregiver support groups can provide many benefits that will help you stay refreshed.

By New Wave Home Care|2020-11-25T13:28:33-08:00December 7, 2020|Caregiving|

How A Smartphone or Tablet can Benefit Home Care Patients

In today’s world, it seems like nearly everyone has a smartphone. People tend to assume that the one demographic excluded from this trend is the elderly. However, it is important to recognize that older adults can actually utilize and enjoy smartphones and tablets as well. [Read More...]

By New Wave Home Care|2020-10-08T05:20:36-07:00September 29, 2020|Caregiving, COVID-19 Updates, In-Home Care, Senior Care Issues, Telemedicine|

The Importance of Respite Care

Providing care for a loved one can be an extremely rewarding task that brings family caregivers closer to their loved ones. Acting as a primary caregiver, however, can also be extremely draining. In-home respite care gives family caregivers a beneficial opportunity to take breaks. [Read More...]

By New Wave Home Care|2021-02-26T08:16:37-08:00September 19, 2020|Caregiving|

Developing Customized Care Plans for Seniors

Many elderly adults need regular care or help from others. While many seniors utilize caregiving services, care plans are not necessarily the same for every senior. In order to be most effective, caregiving should be personalized for each care patient’s unique needs. This is why [Read More...]

By New Wave Home Care|2020-10-08T05:20:36-07:00September 12, 2020|Caregiving, In-Home Care|

Tips for Making the Most of Assisted Living Services

Front view of mixed race female nurse helping senior African American female patient to stand with walker at nursing home Good elderly care is important. Whether you are an assisted living patient yourself or looking for care services for a loved one, you might have [Read More...]

By New Wave Home Care|2020-10-08T05:20:36-07:00August 29, 2020|Caregiving, In-Home Care, Senior Care Issues|

Is In-Home Care the New Normal?

The world of elderly care is changing. Like so many other industries impacted by the pandemic, the way that caregiving agencies now approach their jobs work not the same as it was just a few months ago. Since the advent of coronavirus, new protocols to [Read More...]

By Sam Gopinathan|2020-10-08T05:43:11-07:00August 25, 2020|Caregiving, COVID-19 Updates, In-Home Care, Sam's Corner|

Senior Caregiving Tips from the New Wave Home Care Family