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The time may come when you will have to consider an in-home caregiver or memory care in Scottsdale for you or someone in your family. If you go through an agency, many upfront concerns will be handled by them. If you are looking for someone on your own, then it’s best to know exactly what […]

There are many elderly care options in Phoenix, but many seniors choose to age in place rather than move to a senior care facility in Phoenix, and this option comes with many benefits. Staying in a familiar setting means that they don’t have to deal with a disruptive move. Staying at home can encourage seniors […]

Parents of young children know how important it is to always know where to locate a first aid kit. For caregivers of a Phoenix senior, it’s just as important to be prepared for emergencies and a well-stocked first aid kit is a basic Phoenix home health care solution. Whether you buy a first aid kit, […]

Family caregiving comes with a host of new responsibilities and a large learning curve. Caregiving is challenging, and comes with its own rewards, of course, but ultimately will be more sustainable if you can find ways to build a community of support. It is normal for caregivers to experience a wide range of emotions like […]

While admittedly there is no single perspective on living life as a senior, and no typical point of view, there are a few experiences, challenges and joys that many senior citizens experience in common. Many of these experiences are altered by having elderly care in Phoenix, which is to say that homecare services in Arizona […]

Medication reminders can be a very real hurdle for seniors who choose to age in place. Memory loss can make a medication schedule more difficult to follow, and may make it difficult to remember to take meds at all. Vision problems can also contribute to accidental misuse of medications. Medication mistakes can have serious consequences, […]

According to research conducted at the University of Chicago, loneliness can increase the rate of death among older people by 14%. This means that loneliness has an even larger impact on a senior’s health than does obesity. Lonely older people tend to see quick rates of both physical and mental health decline. Extreme loneliness, the […]

Everyone forgets things sometimes, and we’ve all accepted that it happens more with age. Yet, scientific studies show that memory is like a muscle and if we exercise it regularly and care for it, we can improve it, even while we age. Boosting memory may be an especially crucial if you have an aging loved […]

If you are considering in home elder care in Scottsdale, it’s good to first lay out a home care plan. Keep in mind your senior’s medical and social needs. Meet with the entire family to discuss what is financially possible. Be sure to include your elderly family member in this discussion, and do some research […]

There is no way around it: acting in the role of caregiver for a loved one who can no longer care for themselves is demanding work. Many home health caregivers in Phoenix experience burn out as a normal reaction to the stress of the job. Many caregivers find themselves prioritizing a patient’s health and happiness […]