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 | 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...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Oct 17, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Chronic Disease, Dementia, Senior Anxiety, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
It’s a normal morning, and you’re helping Dad get ready for the day. You’ve picked out several options of outfits for him to choose from, but he balks and refuses to put on any of them. In fact, he’s been wearing the same outfit for several days now, despite your...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Sep 18, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Home Care, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
You’ve finally decided to bite the bullet and start working on decluttering and downsizing your parents’ home. When you begin sorting through the basement, you come across a box of old family photos, a stack of forgotten love letters, a collection of vintage...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Sep 10, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
As you watch Mom struggling to think of your name or losing track of her day-to-day routine, an unsettling idea might sneak into your mind: “Is this my fate, too?” It is normal to battle with the fear of facing the same obstacles as a loved one with dementia, but...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Aug 21, 2024 | Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Companion Care, Dementia, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
Caring for a loved one is an act of devotion and love; nonetheless, it can also feel like a nonstop marathon. The emotional highs of shared smiles and laughter can rapidly be overshadowed by the physical and mental fatigue that accompanies constant caregiving. This... 