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ElderCare at Home brings you this newsletter in the spirit of cooperation and education. We hope you find this information useful and informative.
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Happy Holidays from ElderCare at Home
Celebrating this Winter
Winter holidays are a time to relax and have fun with your friends and family. For family caregivers, this alone can be difficult because you are often on high alert when caring for your loved one. In this newsletter, we want you to focus on ways to give yourself the gift of relaxation and peace of mind. This does not mean simply dropping all responsibilities you have, but it means finding a balance and asking for help when necessary. Below we are going to go over some tips you can consider to help you enjoy the holidays while minimizing the stressors of family caregiving.
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We do not want to imply that caring for your loved one should somehow be construed as a negative experience. We are just saying that the responsibilities of caregivers can often be very exhausting and take away from valuable social activities that you should have with others around you. Unfortunately, many people make a lot of sacrifices and isolate themselves as caregivers. But we do not think this should be the case.
Here are some tips to help lessen your load during the holiday season:
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Team work:
Ask other family members to help out if possible. Many times, one individual takes on most of the responsibility of family caregiving. This can be unsustainable. It is important to work together with other family members, if possible, to help distribute responsibilities evenly.
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Be mindful of your loved one's sensitivities:
The holidays are a time when many people feel compelled to visit or invite you to places. If you are around your loved one during particular holiday events, be aware of noisy, distracting environments or avoid certain activities that you know lead to negative behaviors.
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Hire a professional caregiver:
Nurse registries, like
ElderCare at Home, can help you lessen the load of caregiving with respite care or hiring on a long-term caregiver. Professionally trained caregivers are often equipped with the necessary knowledge and certifications to care for your loved one safely and reliably.
It is a great idea to involve your loved one in on the holiday spirit as much as possible. Below we will share some gift ideas you can take into consideration when buying a gift for your loved one.
Gifts appropriate for early-stage dementia:
- Tickets to an outing, like a movie or concert
- CDs or VHSs of their favorite movies
- Trips to their favorite restaurants
Gifts appropriate for middle-stage dementia:
- Devices with large print, like a phone or a clock
- An alarm clock that can help remind them (or their caregivers) to take certain medications
- Pictures of family or familiar places
Gifts appropriate for late-stage dementia:
- Visits from other loved ones, like grandchildren, etc.
- Photobooks or boxes full of items from their past
- Soft items like a comforter or pillows
We hope that these suggestions can spark some more ideas in your so you can show your loved one love on the holidays. We also hope that you find appreciation and rest on this holiday season. We here at ElderCare thank you for all of your hard work and dedication.
If you have any questions or want to learn more
about how ElderCare can help,
then please call 888-285-0093 or visit our
website.
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ElderCare at Home's Tips and Tools
Caregiving is a tough job to take on. Fortunately, you do not have to do it all alone. ElderCare at Home wants to provide you with the resources you need to be the best caregiver you can. Please click below to visit our new webpage:
Download our Caregiver Tips & Tools
Click our link to learn about suggestions and tips to make you a more efficient caregiver. And if we can't answer a specific question, we will give you the appropriate resources you need to find answers.
Making positive change to your caregiving techniques can have benefits for both you and your loved one.
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Professionally Trained Caregivers
F i n d t h e R i g h t T y p e o f C a r e
Find the Right Caregiver
Get Professional Help for Your Loved One
ElderCare at Home recognizes that finding time to balance all of your responsibilities is a challenge. If you have an aging loved one, then you might feel like you're at wit's end trying to keep everything in order. That is why we are here to help.
Our certified nursing assistants and home health aides are screened to ensure that your loved one is receiving the care they deserve. A component of the care they might receive is help with meal preparation. As we mentioned above, ensuring that your loved one is well-nourished and fed is crucial for their continued care.
The aides we refer to you all have expertise in providing care for seniors who have degenerative neurological disorders. So, they will know the appropriate strategies and techniques to practice during challenging situations.
ElderCare at Home also promises to match you with the caregiver who can meet your or your loved one's needs to the fullest. Visit our webpage and read about our
Caregiver Match Guarantee. If you have questions, do not hesitate to call us at
561-585-0400!
If you have questions about how ElderCare can help, please call us at
888-285-0093 or visit our website
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We're More Than Just Private Duty Home Care
Specialty Home Care Programs
 In addition to our Alzheimer's/dementia specific private duty referral services, ElderCare at Home, a licensed nurse registry, has referred caregivers who have provided exceptional care to thousands of patients through a number of specialty home care programs and our vast network of referred, independent contractors.
Each referral program allows the patient to recuperate in the place they most want to be... their own home! Most patients experience positive outcomes and are able to enjoy an improved quality of life.
ElderCare at Home is always here for you!
To learn more, reach out to us at anytime (561)585-0400.
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What Does our Caregiver Match Actually Guarantee?
A Video for Family Caregivers
One of the biggest challenges many families face after a diagnosis is finding a trustworthy caregiver that they can depend on to be there for their loved one. ElderCare at Home has overcome this obstacle successfully by offering our Caregiver Match Guarantee Program.
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Dementia Care and Social Interaction
I n H e a l t h c a r e F a c i l i t i e s a n d a t H o m e
Dementia Care and Social Interaction
A recent NPR article, detailing important studies conducted by researchers in the U.S., U.K., and Israel, recently discussed how important social interaction is for dementia patients' quality of life, especially in the context of health care facilities.
The studies centered on an approach to senior care that prioritizes treating those who have dementia as a person and not just a patient. This approach attempts to look at the whole rather than the parts, i.e. people with dementia should not be reduced to the illnesses they have. Instead, they should be seen as whole individuals with likes, dislikes, desires, emotions, needs, etc. These studies found that the more nursing home residents could engage socially, the more their quality of life improved. There were also improvements in certain difficult behaviors.
Healthcare facilities can be good at responding to physical needs of patients but may not know how to respond to the emotional and/or spiritual needs of the person for which they're caring. And although this study was focused on the context of healthcare facilities, this is also important if your loved one lives at home.
When you interact with your loved one, take the time to respond to them in ways that allow them to engage with you. This means asking your loved one what their interests are, talking to them about what they want to do or the things they have done, and bringing out photo albums to help them engage in conversation about the past. Of course, the level at which your loved one is able to engage with you is dependent on the stage of their condition. For instance, if you can't take your loved one out gardening or for a short walk, then try to resort to other activities like conversations or doing light chores around the house.
The objective of these approaches is to help your loved one find independence and a sense of autonomy in their own life. The above article mentions how nursing home residents can be given a schedule of daily activities to do. You can try to do the same for your loved one at home. Let your loved one tell you what they would like to do. Help them create and stick to a schedule. Help them find friends to speak with. You will be surprised just how profound the effects social engagement can have on your loved one's mood, behavior, and overall quality of life.
If you want to learn more about ElderCare at Home, then please visit our website to learn how we can help you. Alternatively, you can give us a call at 888-285-0093.
If you are interested in ElderCare at Home
and learning more about what we can do to help,
call 888-285-0093 or visit our
website.
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Client Referral Program
A Promotional Offer From ElderCare at Home
ElderCare at Home would like to thank you!
As you know, our mission is to help seniors live confidently and age gracefully at home for as long as possible. We are continually working to educate the community about the services that we provide. However, it is often difficult to get this information to everyone.
ElderCare at Home would like to ask for your help in this endeavor. If you know of anyone who could benefit from our services, simply give them one of our Client Referral Program flyers with your name written on it and prompt them to schedule a FREE assessment. If they retain our services, we will give each of you 15% off a week's worth of services*!
Thank you so much for your help! We really appreciate it.
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Handling Aggression with Redirection
An Ar
ticle from the ElderCare at Home Blog
If you are a family caregiver, you probably have encountered a situation where your loved one was upset about something and you were not sure what caused it or how to handle it.
Unfortunately, aggression is a common symptom of specific dementias as the disease progress. Its causes can be varied, but a lot of it can stem from your loved one feeling confused. Sometimes aggression is the result of confusion in your loved one as a result of changes in their surrounding environment. Sometimes confusion results from untrue beliefs they hold, like believing someone has stolen their purse or wallet. These situations can be difficult to navigate, but we hope to provide you with some tips to consider when handling them.
The primary thing to remember when your loved one is experiencing negative emotions like aggression is to redirect them. By "redirect" we mean to divert their attention to something else, like an activity or a new thought.
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Caregiver Support Groups
Open Support Groups for Family Caregivers
Caring for someone that has Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other cognitive impairment is hard. These support groups are attended by caregivers who are struggling with all kinds of different challenges and emotions.
ElderCare at Home in cooperation with the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, facilitates more than 17 Caregiver Support Groups throughout the Palm Beach County area (Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth, Delray Beach and Boca Raton)
Our Alzheimer's caregiver support groups are different! Our caregivers are able to come together and share in a warm, relaxed and nurturing environment.
We also offer a monthly telephone support group for all Alzheimer's caregivers who are either unable to attend in person, or live out of state.
Call (561) 588-4545 to RSVP
for any of the support groups listed.
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Career Opportunities
Accepting New CNA and HHA Registrations
We are currently recruiting independent contractors who not
only enjoy working with the memory impaired, but who have an interest in making a difference in the lives of the patients and families they serve.
Do you have these qualities?
- Experience
- Compassion
- Loyalty
- Commitment
- Kindness
- Professionalism
Referral opportunities are available throughout South Florida.We've been helping
caregivers like you
find employment for over 17 years. As an Independent Contractor, you tell us exactly where you want to
work; how many hours you can devote to your clients; and the type of caregiving situations you are looking for!
Call us Today (561) 585-0400 or Apply Online
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The Best Compliment
Refer Your Friends and Family
The best compliment you can give us is the referral of your friends and family! We always appreciate referrals from our satisfied clients to friends and family members or professional resources. To send us a referral, simply call (561) 585-0400. Thank you! We welcome the opportunity to serve the people you care about. |
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