Hello everyone, thank you for stopping by our Caregiver Profile! Every month, we will highlight some of our outstanding employees. You’ll learn a little bit about our caregivers, the in home care services we provide, and what makes Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses so special (spoiler alert: it’s the people!).
There are a lot of generations currently represented in our population: the Greatest Generation, the Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millenials, and…the sandwich generation. But unlike the former generations (which represent people born during certain years), a sandwich generation might always maintain a presence. And here’s a bit of trivia for you: July is National Sandwich Generation Month! Those who make up the sandwich generation are those who are caretakers for both their children and their parents – hence, they are sandwiched between two generations of people who rely on them for caregiving. Here are some tips and resources for caregivers in this position.
Summer is fast approaching, and with it, warmer weather and more sun! While the summer does make for nice time outdoors, there is more than just the weather to consider for senior health – especially those who are receiving some type of long term care. Let’s take a look at some tips that will help seniors safely take advantage of the summer months!
For many couples who get married, the phrase “in sickness and in health” is an important part of their vows. Over the course of a marriage, almost everyone suffers through some colds, perhaps some minor surgeries, or even a serious health scare or two. Many couples help each other through these bouts and move on with their lives. But what happens when a memory-robbing illness such as dementia or Alzheimer’s strikes? This can significantly change the dynamic in a relationship, especially when someone is expected to live for more than a few years. These changes are stressful for both the caregiver-partner, and the person suffering with the disease. Let’s look at some symptoms, impacts, and resources for caregivers when a beloved spouse becomes a patient instead of a partner.
Selecting an agency to take care of an elderly loved one can be quite a big task. There are many organizations who provide in home care in the Philadelphia area, but how do you know which one is the best fit for your own family? In this blog, we’d like to take the opportunity to share how Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses operates – we’ll step you through our process for providing in home care, the types of home care we provide, how we hire our employees, and also how we match them to clients. Let’s get started!
Changing lifestyles, decreased mobility, and challenges with activities of daily living can all lead to increased stress among seniors, and stress is a leading contributor to mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. Caregivers can play a role in helping their senior loved ones ease stress, which helps to boost mental health. Let’s take a look at some resources for caretakers and family members to help the seniors in their care.
When a beloved family member lives in a different area and gets to the point where they begin needing help with daily tasks, it can be difficult for all involved. Knowing when and how much help a family member needs can be difficult enough, but these problems can be compounded when you live far away. In this blog, we will look at some tips for family members and other caregivers to use when they are far away from loved ones who potentially need in home care.
As the Baby Boomer generation continues its steady march towards retirement, ideas surrounding senior care will continue to come to the forefront. One concept that continues to gain traction is client-centered care (sometimes called patient-centered care). Let’s discuss what this philosophy means, why it can be a beneficial approach to senior care, and how to distinguish which agencies employ this concept.
Does a loved one in your family need in home care due to age, disability, or other factors? Looking around for the right type of care can be a little intimidating, not least of which is figuring out all the acronyms associated with senior care. While doing your research, you may have come across the terms CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN…but what do these actually mean, and how do they apply to different types of care? Let’s find out!
There’s something timeless about love, romance, and courtship. Countless books, plays, movies, songs, and everything in between have been based upon romance – and it truly is a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, there are those who would prey on a person’s desire for love to gain financially. We’re talking about romance scams, which tend to affect senior citizens more than younger generations. Let’s take a closer look at this unfortunate phenomenon, and learn tools to discern when a new lover is too good to be true…
