Posts by Walter L. Black, MBA, CSA
How ‘On Board’ Should a Senior Be with Home Care Options … or Should They Just ‘Go Along’ with It?
Home Care for Seniors Millington TN-While home care is the best option for seniors who wish to ‘age in place,’ that doesn’t mean every aging person is going to accept help.
Read MoreBoosting Quality of Life for Someone with Alzheimer’s Starts with the Right Care
Alzheimer’s Care Germantown TN-January is International Quality of Life Month and when a person has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s it may feel as though this consideration (quality of life) is no longer as important as it once was (compared to safety and security).
Read MoreIs There a Way to Inspire an Aging Parent to Push Through Recovery Following a Hospitalization?
It’s never going to be easy to witness an aging parent struggle with their health. When that elderly mother or father is hospitalized, it can cause a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety, not just for the spouse, but also the adult children, grandchildren, siblings, and others who care about this individual. If that aging…
Read MoreWhen You Take Don’t Care of Yourself as a Caregiver, It Can Spell Trouble
November is American and National Diabetes Month and when you’re a family caregiver, you will likely be enduring a significant level of stress and anxiety. That stress is going to take a toll on your health. If you have diabetes, have been diagnosed as ‘prediabetic,’ or have other health issues, it is extremely important to…
Read More3 Things That Could Happen When Somebody Doesn’t Ask for Help as They Age
Senior Home Safety Bartlett TN-One common issue that tends to arise, though, as people move through their 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s is that their physical ability changes. Here are things to consider.
Read MoreThe More You Know About the VA Aid and Attendance Benefits, the Easier It Might Be to Convince an Aging Veteran to Hire Home Care
Care for Aging Veterans Oakland TN-Sometimes it can be completely frustrating trying to talk to an aging veteran about home care. With more knowlegde of VA benefits it can help.
Read MoreWhat Now? Some Tips to Get Started with Quality Care and Support When Dementia Is Diagnosed
Alzheimer’s Care Atoka TN-Here are a few tips for those who may now be dealing with the reality of the diagnosis of dementia.
Read MoreSome Home Care Could Be for Short-Term Needs, While Others May Go on for Months or Years
Home Care for Seniors Arlington TN-Home care is a wonderful option for any man or woman who might have difficulty with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). These activities will likely include personal hygiene, like taking a shower, going to the bathroom, or even getting dressed.
Read MoreSome Valuable Lessons a Family Might Learn After a Readmission
Reduce Hospital Readmissions Covington TN-When an aging or disabled or injured family member is readmitted within 30 days of their discharge (or even 60 or 90 days afterward), some of these family support networks begin learning crucial lessons they wish they had known before.
Read More3 Ways to Talk About the Stress You’re Under When Caring for a Spouse
Caregiver Stress Collierville TN-When you realize just how much stress you’re under at the moment, it’s time to sit down and talk about it with your spouse. He or she may simply be completely unaware of how this is directly impacting you in so many ways.
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