Often when the person needs companionship, he or she gets deprived of it. Hard, but true! People in their old age get lonelier. Seeking companionship is perhaps one thing they are always on to. However, having an older person at home is hard to take care of especially when you have a jam-packed schedule. It …
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A Narrowing World In a moment of insight, I noted to someone that the worst thing about growing old was that friends fall by the wayside and our world becomes smaller. This is one of the saddest things that a caregiver has to deal with. We take those in our care to funerals and memorial …
Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels An Overview Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a progressive disease that can devastate families and is a frequent reason for the use of home care. The signs of first stage dementia are: Difficulty with numbers Inability to plan and organize Trouble …
According to (Americans, 2008) “Direct-care workers, also referred to as paraprofessionals, are the primary providers of paid hands-on care, supervision, and emotional support for older adults in the United States. While not all direct-care workers care for older patients, they work primarily in settings important in the care of older adults, such as nursing homes, …
Of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most. (Mark Twain) The quote is amusing but hides a far deeper truth and that is how important the mind to the individual is. This post is not talking about psychiatric or neurological conditions, but the mind in an everyday setting. Photo by RF._.studio …
Assisted living technology is becoming better and better. It is a way of improving people’s lives as they opt for care in place. Lots of the technology that can be used is simply used by the reimagining of possibilities for existing technologies. A simple example is a baby monitor that can be placed in the …
In-Home care is most commonly associated with the elderly. Well, it is the most common use of home care, but people with physical and other impairments can also benefit greatly from the services that agencies such as Lucky Dove Home Care offers. Just as a note, while disability can and does affect the elderly, we …
Caregivers have a busy and varied life. This is an example of what a day might be like. Emily had two clients scheduled for the day The first was Marsha M. Marsha is 86 and lucid most of the time, though sometimes she may lose touch with reality. Fortunately, her dementia has not progressed very …
The Lucky Dove Philosophy People deserve to be valued. They deserve to be cared for. They have the right to age in place. These beliefs are at the heart of Lucky Dove’s ideals as we strive to be the team that does not just care for but cares about. We aim to be the best …
Neuromuscular disorders are a common and often severe condition needing various therapies to help minimize the effects of the condition. It includes conditions such as: Peripheral neuropathy – The most common cause of this is diabetes. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease Muscular dystrophy – This comes in many forms and …
