Posts by Christopher Butters
Four Ways to Help Your Senior to Adjust to Help from Home Care Providers
When your elderly family member is reluctant to accept help from home care providers, how you approach the situation matters.
Read MoreDo You Feel Abandoned by Friends and Family?
Caregiver Ashburn VA-Caregiving can be incredibly isolating for you as your senior’s caregiver. If you’re feeling abandoned by the people you love, you may need to look deeper at what’s going on.
Read MoreFive Ways You Might Recognize Depression in Your Senior
Homecare Oakton VA-Depression can strike anyone for a variety of different reasons. It’s important to try to address the underlying issue if you suspect your senior might be dealing with depression.
Read MoreWhat to do When Your Siblings Won’t Help You
Home Care Services Clifton VA-If you are in a situation where you are unable to receive any familial help with your senior parent or loved one, here are a few steps that we recommend.
Read MoreBenefits of Keeping Your Senior Hydrated
Home Care McLean VA-Did you know that dehydration is a common cause of hospitalization among elderly people? As seniors age, the sense of being thirsty starts to diminish. Here are some consequences from that.
Read MoreIADLs and ADLs – What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Caregiver Vienna VA-As you’re seeking tips on knowing when it’s time to start helping your parents around the home, you keep seeing the terms ADLs and IADLs. What are they?
Read MoreHome Health Care Helps Maintain a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle to Treat and Prevent Heart Disease
Home Health Care Fairfax VA-There are a few healthy basics to maintaining a healthy heart throughout life. These include regular physical activity, don’t smoke, limit alcohol consumption, and get plenty of quality sleep. Home health care can help maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Read MoreWhat Could Be Causing Afib in Your Aging Relative?
Homecare Great Falls VA-Atrial fibrillation, or Afib, is a condition in which the heart beats too rapidly or in an irregular pattern. Having Afib increases your older family member’s chances of developing a heart condition, such as stroke or heart failure.
Read MoreHow Can Home Care Help with Your Aging Parent’s Cancer Symptoms?
Home Care Services Alexandria VA-There is a wide range of home care services that may be able to help your parent who has cancer. Here are some ways.
Read MoreFour Ways to Prevent Mosquito Infestations From Plaguing Your Parents
Elder Care Arlington VA-World Mosquito Day is a good time to go over prevention tips. One of the things your parents can do is to take steps to lower the number of mosquitoes around their home. Here are five of the best ways to do it.
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