Hiring an in-home caregiver can make life a lot easier when you have a loved one who needs skilled nursing or just some help with daily tasks. But if this will be the first time you have a caregiver in your home, you might be a little unsure about how to welcome them, introduce them to your loved one, and get the relationship off to a good start. Here are some tips to point you in the right direction!…
Read More »Your loved one’s dementia diagnosis brings many changes to your family’s life. Although you might have known that dementia can cause personality and behavior changes, you might not have been prepared to find your loved one suddenly lashing out at you in anger. Sadly, anger can arise for many different reasons in people with dementia, but you don’t have to deal with your loved one’s harsh words or aggressive behavior alone.…
Read More »They say that God only gives special needs kids to those who need them, those who have it within them to provide the level of care needed and love the child no matter what the situation. Yes – special needs children are given to special parents, but even those special parents need help from time to time. If you are the loving parent of a special needs child, don’t try to do it all on your own – here, you’ll find a few tips to help you find the help that you might not even realize that you need.…
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