Is Family Caregiving Impacting Your Work and Personal Life?
One out of five family caregivers reports feeling alone. Worse, just over half felt they didn’t have a choice regarding caring for an aging parent, friend, or relative. When caregivers also work, more than half adjust their work hours while 14% switch from full-time to part-time. Is family caregiving impacting your work and personal life? […]
Does Companion Care Help With Depression?
About 6% of adults 65 or older suffer from depression. Depression may appear after being diagnosed with a chronic illness, such as Alzheimer’s or cancer, or it may be caused by the death of a spouse or life partner. About 33% of older adults experience depression after becoming a widow, and 50% remain depressed a […]
Companion Care at Home: Why Are Heart Attacks More Common in Winter?
Companion Care at Home: Many believe that more heart attacks happen in winter. Understanding the reasons why can help your senior.
Companion Care at Home: Could It Be Alzheimer’s Disease or Is It Normal Age-Related Forgetfulness?
Companion Care at Home: Around 6.2 million U.S. adults have Alzheimer’s disease. Seven out of ten adults with Alzheimer’s are 75 or older. It can be hard to tell if an older parent is simply dealing with normal age-related forgetfulness or if it’s Alzheimer’s. How do you tell the difference? A Companion Care at Home […]
