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Love at Home’s August 2017 Caregiver of the Month Winner – Morgan Carpenter
Love at Home Senior Care is very pleased to award Morgan Carpenter as our distinguished Caregiver of the month, for August! Morgan is a dependable caregiver and adored by clients for her sweet caring spirit. She is an ambitious student and currently pursuing a nursing degree with Washington State University. She will be a fantastic…
Read MoreWhat Are the Signs and Symptoms of Foodborne Illness or Infection?
Elderly Care in Cheney WA: Sometimes referred to as “food poisoning”, foodborne illness and infection is a rather common affliction. In fact, more than 48 million people each year in the United States experience some form of foodborne infection.
Read MoreDoes Your Senior Need Help with Eating?
Caregiver in Spokane WA: Getting proper nutrition is a critical part of protecting your loved one’s health and well-being. For many seniors, however, physical, health, and cognitive challenges could make it more difficult for them to handle the mechanics of eating or to eat the foods that they need on a regular basis.
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Weight-bearing Exercise Can Your Loved One Do if She Has Osteoporosis?
Home Care in Newport WA: You might have heard that your loved one should be doing more weight-bearing exercises, especially if she has osteoporosis. But what kinds of exercises are weight-bearing?
Read MoreCommon Communication Problems in Seniors
Elder Care in Spokane South Hill WA: Communication disorders are more common in elderly people because they are more likely to suffer from health conditions that can affect hearing, speech and comprehension. Family caregivers that are caring for aging loved ones with communication problems know that there is an added layer of difficulty in these situations.
Read MoreLove at Home’s July 2017 Caregiver of the Month Winner – Jeannine Mugire
Love at Home Senior Care is very pleased to award Jeannine Mugire as our distinguished Caregiver for the month of July!
Read MoreMaking Your Parent’s Move as Smooth and Stress-Free as Possible
Senior Care in Medical Lake WA: There might come a time in your care journey with your elderly parent that you decide that it would be best for them to move out of their current home. Making it as smooth and stress-free as possible for both of you will get them through the move and on to this new chapter in their life in the best way possible.
Read MorePreparing to Take a Road Trip with a Senior Parent
Caregiver in Deer Park WA: Summer is a great time to take road trips and spend quality time with your family. They can also be a great way to bond with your senior parent and make valuable new memories. This might be especially true if you are a family caregiver for your parent and much of your time spent together revolves around tasks and needs.
Read MoreNew Evidence Suggests Parkinson’s May Be an Autoimmune Disease
Home Care in North Spokane WA: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complicated, progressive disease that affects parts of the nervous system that control movement. The initial symptoms of PD are sometimes very slight, such as a tremor in one hand. However, the disease worsens over time.
Read MoreWhat is Restless Legs Syndrome?
Elderly Care in Liberty Lake WA: If your parent complains that they are unable to get to sleep at night, it might be wise to talk to them about restless legs syndrome (RLS). RLS can affect your parent’s sleep because it often occurs in the evening and can wake your parent, making them feel sleepy and irritable the next day.
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