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4 Reasons to Make a Long Term Care Plan for Your Parents
As your parents age, you know that they will eventually need care of some kind. While this thought can be at once scary and stressful, take comfort knowing that you can plan now to brighten your parents’ golden years for the whole family. Continue reading
Posted in Family Caregivers, Health, Helpful Tips, Home Care, Long Term Care, Resources, Seniors, Veterans
Tagged family, home care, insurance, long term, LTC
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When You Are Away
Every experienced family caregiver has their routine. They know the right medication to give their loved one at the exact time. When emergencies occur, they have back-up plans and are even CPR certified. Even over the phone, they can tell if the day is good or bad for their loved one. You may be familiar with this scenario. You may see yourself mastering family caregiving. You may also be new to caring for your loved one. It doesn’t matter how comfortable you are with your role as a family caregiver; you will always worry when you cannot be there to ensure your loved one’s safety and well being. Continue reading
Taking Care of Your Heart
February is a month where our thoughts turn to the heart. While this may automatically be associated with the romance of Valentine’s Day, SYNERGY HomeCare is observing another important cause. The American Heart Association has named February American Heart Month, and SYNERGY HomeCare is excited to celebrate these 29 days of heart health. Continue reading
Posted in Companionship, Family Caregivers, Health, Heart, Helpful Tips
Tagged American, caregiver, family, February, Heart, heart. health, Month
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Increasing Your Well Being in 2012
As a family caregiver, you think beyond your own needs and put the welfare of your loved one above your own. At SYNERGY HomeCare, we commend your daily selflessness, and want to provide you with the tools you need to have a healthy and happy life in 2012. Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimers and Memory Care, Family Caregivers, Health, Helpful Tips, Home Care, Resources, Seniors
Tagged 2012, Alzheimers, caregiver, dementia, elderly, Facebook, family, happy, healthy, safe, senior, social, wellbeing
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At Home With Hospice
Family caregiving is centered on preserving the comfort and well being of your loved one in need with the resources you have. With all of your compassion and dedication, it is difficult when your loved one’s health declines or as they gradually progress to greater age and less ability. In these situations it is easy to feel powerless. Continue reading
Posted in Family Caregivers, Hospice and Palliative Care
Tagged care, family, home, hospice, palliative, professional
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Proud to Serve
In America we are very proud of our soldiers and our veterans. The words “armed forces” bring to mind a desert in Iraq, an aircraft carrier in the Pacific, our local Veterans Administration building, and our nation’s flag waving over a sports arena while the National Anthem begins the game. Last week, the American flag presided over the opening ceremony at the 9/11 memorial and museum. Among the visitors to this ceremony were veterans of the 9/11 attacks and the following. These warriors, both healthy and wounded were accompanied by supportive and proud companions; their families. Continue reading
Posted in Family Caregivers, Resources, Veterans
Tagged America, caregiver, family, soldier, veteran
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The Caregiver’s Army
We are proud to commemorate World Alzheimer’s Day with an interview with Carolyn Haynali, the founder of The Caregiver’s Army. Carolyn’s late husband Chuck was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1994. After caring for Chuck for 10 years, Carolyn started a petition to support research that could lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. This petition and online support group eventually became The Caregiver’s Army. Continue reading
Memory Care and the Dedicated Family Caregiver
In 2010, 14.9 million family and friends provided 17 billion hours of unpaid care to loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We find this extraordinary. Being a caregiver to someone who struggles with memory loss is no simple task, and we are truly humbled by the amount of time and energy these family caregivers have sacrificed for the well-being of their friends and family. Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimers and Memory Care, Family Caregivers, Helpful Tips, Resources, Seniors
Tagged Alzheimers, care, dementia, depression, disease, family caregivers, memory
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The 3 Things Every Family Caregiver Should Know
For most family caregivers, providing care is just part of life. If a parent, husband, wife, or child needs help, this family member accepts their role of caregiver without hesitation or question. Being responsible for another person’s health and well being is a tremendous responsibility. If you tend to the needs of your family members, this may seem second- nature to you. Continue reading
Posted in Family Caregivers, Helpful Tips, New Moms, Resources, Seniors
Tagged care, family caregivers, senior
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Independence At Every Age
One of the first things a family caregiver gives up is their independence. Many family caregivers feel trapped in their caregiving schedule; and they feel guilty by feeling trapped. As a family caregiver, you may also feel guilty when you are not able to give as much as your parent needs. You may feel that you no longer have your own life, and that can be discouraging. Continue reading
Posted in Family Caregivers, Helpful Tips, Seniors
Tagged caregiver, children, family, freedom, happiness, independence, loved, one, parent, senior
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