Elder abuse can happen anywhere, unfortunately. It is something that can take many different forms and appear in many different ways. It’s something that can happen purposefully by an individual who is more concerned about themselves than … [Read more...]
China’s Solution to the Care Crisis
China is the largest nation in the world when it comes to population. As such, they are on the vanguard when it comes to caring for elderly individuals. Even though their care system is not perfect, there are likely still going to be things … [Read more...]
Staying on Top of Health Concerns
There are six health concerns that impact a huge number of seniors. These include anxiety, depression, fatigue, pain, sleeping issues, and breathing issues. These health problems span many different categories and can range in severity, and … [Read more...]
Male Caregivers are Not Uncommon
Statistics tell us that when it comes to unpaid caregivers, women are much more likely to fulfill this role than men are. But that doesn’t mean that male caregivers are uncommon. No, in fact recent estimates suggest that overall, about 45 … [Read more...]
Unpaid Caregivers Can Do Great Work
At some point, many of us have acted as a caregiver to a family member. This is not an official role, or probably even one that we volunteered for or felt qualified for. However, that doesn’t make it an unimportant thing, and it doesn’t … [Read more...]
Why Virtual Care will Grow in Importance
According to the U.S. government, all Baby Boomers will have turned at least 65 years of age by the year 2030. That makes it an incredibly important year for senior care. The Baby Boomer generation was the largest population increase in the … [Read more...]
The Role of Young Caregivers
In our country, the majority of people that act as family caregivers are older adults themselves, but not always. Sometimes, younger family members, as young as 12 years old or younger, end up needing to act as a caregiver for an elderly or … [Read more...]
Caring for Our Caregivers
Caregivers do a lot. If you’ve ever helped with the care of a loved one, even for a few hours, you already know this. What you might not know is that the constant grind of providing care day after day without a break can wear you down. It … [Read more...]
Qualities of the Best Caregivers
At Paradise In-Home Care, we are in the business of helping other people. When we hire a new caregiver, we know exactly what we are looking for. There are some skills that can be learned, but others that cannot be taught no matter what. I … [Read more...]
Senior Care Homes are Being Integrated with Communities
Seniors, even those that face the challenges of a disability, are more active now than ever before. Socialization occurs more frequently thanks to advances in technology and innovative types of care, like senior day care centers. However, … [Read more...]
Finding the Best Caregiver
What are the things that matter most to you when you are looking for someone to help a loved one with their daily care tasks? There are several traits that probably spring immediately to your mind. You want someone who is knowledgeable, of … [Read more...]
Good Caregivers Provide Trust
One of the hardest parts of any job that deals with human services is communication. It is no different in the field of senior care. Communicating effectively with elderly individuals and their families can often be tough. Setting aside the … [Read more...]