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Hillendale Home Care Blog
1y ago
Caregivers devote so much of themselves to those they care for – both physically and emotionally. It’s easy to become depleted and to begin to experience effects such as apathy, exhaustion, and a detachment from the person in your care. Known as compassion fatigue or secondary traumatic stress, it can be detrimental to your own ..read more
Hillendale Home Care Blog
1y ago
Have you ever walked into the office or a get-together with friends or family and had an individual say to you with great concern, “You really look tired today!” Even though you may have been feeling pretty perky before that moment, unexpectedly you really DO feel exhausted and rundown. The words we use with each ..read more
Hillendale Home Care Blog
1y ago
If there is one important lesson that we have learned during the pandemic, it’s how critical everyday preventative actions are in stopping the spread of a virus. Not only have measures like remaining home if feeling ill, frequent hand washing, and wearing a face covering helped to slow the spread of COVID-19, but these steps ..read more
Hillendale Home Care Blog
1y ago
It can be tough to know how to improve heart health, and to help the seniors you’re caring for, when guidelines appear to constantly be changing. We had been told that saturated fats from options like butter, red meat and fried food were harmful and could influence a person’s odds of developing heart problems, but ..read more
Hillendale Home Care Blog
1y ago
Most of us go through periods of time when we simply want to be left alone for a while with our thoughts, to think through circumstances in our lives without any distractions, or simply to enjoy a little downtime. For older adults, however, the desire for isolation for an extended period of time can point ..read more
Hillendale Home Care Blog
1y ago
Many seniors with Parkinson’s disease receive the majority of their care at home from friends and family, particularly during the early parts of the disease. As the experts in home health care in Walnut Creek and the surrounding areas, it’s our job to understand the unique concerns experienced by family members who are care providers ..read more
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1y ago
Of all of the outcomes of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, probably one of the most troubling is the person’s tendency for wandering, alongside the possible risks which may arise if the senior gets disoriented or lost. Wandering may occur if the elderly loved one is: Overwhelmed, scared, or confused Trying to find someone or something ..read more
Hillendale Home Care Blog
1y ago
A time of crisis can sometimes bring out both the best and the worst in us. All through the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve come across stories of individuals hoarding items and selling them to generate an excessive profit, coupled with stories of heroes who selflessly met the needs of others in spite of their own fears ..read more
Hillendale Home Care Blog
1y ago
If a senior in your care is battling cancer, he or she may be experiencing several troubling side effects of chemotherapy, and you will want to do what you can to help alleviate these symptoms. While simply being there to provide comfort and companionship is, in itself, extremely beneficial, there are additional ways you can ..read more
Hillendale Home Care Blog
1y ago
Alzheimer’s disease can make communicating even the most basic needs a challenge. Caregivers can feel as though they’re trying to solve a puzzle in determining how to meet the needs of someone with dementia and ensure life is as fulfilling, comfortable, safe, and enriching as possible. The Alzheimer’s Association offers these helpful, stage-by-stage Alzheimer’s communication ..read more