by ComfiKare HomeCare | Dec 26, 2024 | Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, in-Homecare, Respite Care, Senior Care
Anyone who’s looked after an aging parent can tell you how daunting it can be. But taking care of both parents simultaneously, balancing between two unique sets of needs, schedules, and personalities? If you are in this position, it might feel as though you are...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Dec 18, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
The way a person with dementia experiences the world isn’t always based in our current reality. Perhaps one of the most heart-wrenching yet profound experiences you might encounter is shifts in time in a loved one with dementia, otherwise known as time-shifting. This...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Dec 10, 2024 | Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Home Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Safety
If you have ever felt that knot of worry while waiting for test results or found yourself wanting more personalized attention from a doctor, you are not the only one. For a lot of us, healthcare is like navigating a maze with far too many unknowns and inadequate...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Nov 26, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Respite Care, Senior Anxiety, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
“Laura, it’s so great to see you!” What a sweet greeting this would be…if you actually were Laura. More and more, Mom is confusing you with her sister, forgetting that you’re her daughter. When a loved one with dementia starts to lose memories and no longer recognizes...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Nov 13, 2024 | Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Companion Care, Personal Care, Respite Care
You’ve just helped Mom get to bed after a challenging day. You are worn out — physically and emotionally — and there’s still a list of tasks waiting for your attention. Maybe it was the struggle with getting her to take her medication today, or perhaps the call from a...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Oct 23, 2024 | Caregiver Tips, Chronic Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Personal Care, Senior Anxiety, Senior Care, Senior Depression, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
When most people think about Parkinson’s disease, tremors or difficulty moving likely come to mind first. But if you are caring for a family member with Parkinson’s, you may have noticed they’re dealing with much more than just movement issues. Non-movement symptoms...