Fun and Creative Ways to Enhance Your Role as Family Caregiver

September 21, 2022August 25, 2020 by M Lawhon

Senior woman and caregiver walking home from grocery store

Millions of individuals nationwide find themselves in a role of a family caregiver to provide senior care for an older loved one, and although serving as a family caregiver is incredibly fulfilling in many ways, the daily responsibilities involved with senior care may come to be monotonous for both the caregiver and the senior. CareFor, providers of professional in home care Austin, TX and surrounding areas, wants to help you with putting the fun back into your loved one’s everyday routine. All it takes is a bit of inventiveness!

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Top Tips for How to Care For Elderly Parents From Far Away

November 17, 2022July 28, 2020 by M Lawhon

Living far away from older loved ones can make the need for home care easier to miss. In fact, many adult children of older parents don’t realize that Mom and Dad need help until they return home to visit or spend extended time together over the holiday season. If you are a family caregiver who lives far away from home, managing elderly parents can get complicated, and it ends up being that much more important to have a plan in place for emergency situations and care.

Physical Fitness Tips For Seniors

December 21, 2023June 23, 2020 by M Lawhon

Friendly caregiver helping senior woman with exercises

Establishing a routine exercise habit is difficult at any age. Doing exercises is tiring. We would prefer not to commit the time. We’re feeling aches and pains from yesterday’s workout. We’ve all made excuses such as these for not staying physically fit; but frailty and advanced age make it even more challenging to follow an exercise routine and maintain physical fitness for seniors.

How Do People Get Mesothelioma? Get Help from Mesothelioma Caregivers

October 6, 2022June 11, 2020 by M Lawhon

Caregiver reading a book to a happy senior couple

To find experienced caregivers for seniors, contact CareFor, a top in-home care and case management company. Learn more about the customized services our mesothelioma caregivers provide by calling (512) 338-4533 or emailing us. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops after being exposed to a toxic substance called asbestos. Many people were unknowingly exposed to … Read more

Tips for Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s During COVID-19

September 21, 2022May 26, 2020 by M Lawhon

Providing homecare assistance for your family member with dementia is very difficult under the best of conditions; mix in a worldwide pandemic, one that calls for social distancing, masks and gloves, and thorough sterilization of both ourselves and the environment, and the challenge of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s may seem insurmountable.

Top COVID-19 Resources and Family Caregivers for Seniors

September 21, 2022May 13, 2020 by M Lawhon

Understanding the best place to turn with regard to the most current and dependable information about COVID-19, particularly as it relates to the elderly and those who take care of them, is very important – and complicated. Due to so many resources and various viewpoints on this serious subject, we wanted to help make it easy to locate what you need by putting together the subsequent list of trusted resources and caregivers for seniors.

Keeping the Elderly Safe at Home

March 22, 2025May 6, 2020 by M Lawhon

Most elderly want to remain home, to age in place. Now, amid Covid-19, staying home has become imperative. Untold seniors have survived this pandemic as a result of remaining sheltered in their own homes. The safest place. With the world highlighting the focus on safety for our most vulnerable population, it’s an ideal time … Read more

How to Pay for Different Types of Assistive Devices

December 21, 2023April 16, 2020 by M Lawhon

Do you think your aging loved one could benefit from enhanced safeguards in the shower or tub? Does he/she need a walker or rollator to move around? If so, it’s quite possible that you’ll soon be looking to buy the in-home assistive devices that so many families rely on to keep senior loved ones safe. It’s also likely that you’re asking yourself how to cover the expense for these types of assistive devices, and if any of them could possibly be covered through Medicare or insurance.

Before there were gloves…

September 21, 2022April 14, 2020 by M Lawhon

At this time of COVID-19, we find ourselves in a frantic search for PPE – personal protective equipment. While you take a breath, please let me share a brief history lesson. You may not believe the story, but it is the truth. It begins with my first day of nursing school, way back in 1975. … Read more

Freedom from COVID-19

September 21, 2022April 14, 2020 by M Lawhon

Are we more-free in the shelter-in-place world of COVID-19? Is this a crazy thought? Maybe not when you stop and think of the evolution of our programmed lives. We live in a world where children only go outside for team sports and practices. Where our calendar rules our day with an iron fist. Where there … Read more

Shifting Rhythms

September 21, 2022April 14, 2020 by M Lawhon

As we head in to week 5 of social distancing and sheltering in place, I often find my mind wandering to ‘more familiar times’. Things that often felt ordinary, just one month ago, are the things I miss most. Grocery shopping at my convenience, a spontaneous stop with my toddler to grab a smoothie, trips … Read more

3 Types of Assisted Living Devices to Investigate for Your Senior Loved Ones

March 22, 2025April 8, 2020 by M Lawhon

During the course of growing older, assisted living devices can make everyday life around the home simpler and less hazardous. There’s a wide selection of adaptive equipment solutions for home care on the market today that can improve senior safety and help older adults remain much more comfortable at home. At CareFor, the leaders in senior care in San Marcos and the surrounding areas, we want to provide you with some insider advice for buying and utilizing some of the most widely used types of home care equipment.

Tips for Home Safety and Enjoying Life at Home When Living with MS Symptoms

March 22, 2025March 24, 2020 by M Lawhon

As Jane Austen once said, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” And for anyone with a chronic condition, like multiple sclerosis (MS), remaining as comfortable as possible and as safe as possible, is essential.

Effectively Manage Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms for Improved Quality of Life

March 22, 2025March 12, 2020 by M Lawhon

Though there’s no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), hundreds of thousands of people in the United States are diagnosed with it – around 400,000 people in fact, and of that, 86 percent of MS patients list fatigue as the most common symptom they’re experiencing. The cause of MS is unknown; it is not a communicable disease or known to be directly inherited, but factors that may come into play include:

An Overview of Dietary Guidelines for Seniors and Why This Is Important

September 21, 2022February 27, 2020 by M Lawhon

It’s clearly no secret that a healthy diet is essential for a healthy body. What many people misunderstand, however, is that the nutritional needs for adults adjust as we age. Nutritional professionals at Tufts University have introduced the MyPlate system, which is a more advanced version of the former food pyramid, providing up-to-date dietary guidelines for seniors in particular.

Post-Holiday Senior Loneliness – What To Do When The Family Leaves

September 21, 2022December 18, 2019 by M Lawhon

The holidays can be packed with a whirlwind of activities for the seniors we love, with family gatherings, holiday parties, religious services and events, picking out the perfect gifts for those they love. Yet after the holiday ornaments are packed away and family members have gotten back to the daily busyness of life, many older adults are impacted by a frequent but little-discussed condition: post-holiday senior loneliness.

While older adults who live alone are most at risk of feelings of seclusion and sadness when the holiday activities are complete, all older individuals are in danger of a case of the post-holiday blues, as they look to the approaching year while reminiscing over years past. It’s crucial for family members to formulate a plan to help their older loved ones experience a positive transition. Take into consideration the following recommendations:

Frequently Asked Questions About Aging In Place: Promoting Safe and Independent Senior Living

September 21, 2022November 21, 2019 by M Lawhon

You’re concerned that Dad may need some assistance at home, and so naturally, you know exactly where to turn for assistance, right? No? Relax – you’re not alone. Millions of Americans are faced with the same predicament, and most people don’t know much about home care services until the need for care develops.

In-Home Caregivers: Promoting Safety and Independence for Seniors

September 21, 2022November 13, 2019 by M Lawhon

As we get older, it’s common to begin to encounter challenges with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, or even driving a vehicle, which can lead to concerns that these challenges mean that we’ll need to give up not only our freedom, but our home as well. But there is good news for older adults: in-home caregivers and care management services, such as those provided by CareFor, can help actually increase independence for seniors and help them continue living at home where they are most comfortable.

COPD Management – How to Better Manage COPD Symptoms

September 21, 2022October 30, 2019 by M Lawhon

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The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reports that a full 12 million adults are now diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and there are another 12 million who could be living with the disease and not even realize it. COPD symptoms most often strikes in middle age, with smoking as the top risk factor. Without proper COPD management, ongoing exposure to dust and chemicals can also heighten a person’s risk.

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Tips for Treating COPD Symptoms to Help Seniors Breathe Easier

September 21, 2022October 16, 2019 by M Lawhon

If you’re providing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) care for someone you love, you know that outdoor air pollution can often make symptoms worse. But, did you know that reduced air quality in the home can also cause COPD symptoms to flare? Ensuring the air inside the home is clean can help those with COPD – and everyone else in the home – breathe easier.

Helping Seniors With Medication Adherence

September 21, 2022September 26, 2019 by M Lawhon

100-Year-Old woman and her home healthcare nurse.

Medicines can both improve and save lives, but there is a concealed hazard that can produce dire consequences — the threat of medication non-adherence.

Medication Safety for Seniors

September 21, 2022September 17, 2019 by M Lawhon

With more than 10,000 prescription drugs available in the United States, it’s no wonder that so many older adults – about one in three – are taking a minimum of five of them every day. And family caregivers know firsthand the difficulty of handling these medications for seniors. The truth is, studies show that approximately 55% of prescription drugs are being taken incorrectly for a number of reasons, and the results can be extremely dangerous.

Tips for Overcoming Mom’s Resistance to Home Healthcare Services

September 21, 2022August 28, 2019 by M Lawhon

Do you have an older loved one resisting the reality that he or she is in need of some extra help at home? One of the greatest reservations we have as we grow older is the loss of control and the ability to reside at home alone. Because of this fear, it may be very … Read more

How to Begin Discussing the Need for a Caregiver for Elderly Parents

September 21, 2022August 14, 2019 by M Lawhon

Getting used to the idea that a senior you love requires assistance at home can be challenging. Even more challenging is talking about the need for a caregiver for elderly parents and getting them to agree that help is needed. If you have spotted changes in a loved one and you’re sensing the need to initiate a conversation about home care as a solution to ensure safety and independence in the home, try some of these conversation starters about a caregiver to broach the subject in a subtle, non-confrontational way.

Should My Parent Move in With Me? What Families Need to Consider

December 21, 2023July 23, 2019 by M Lawhon

Perhaps one of the most honorable decisions adult children can make is to open their home to an elderly parent. Our parents raised us when we were children, so it’s natural to reciprocate when it becomes less safe for Mom or Dad to live on their own. Yet there are a number of issues to … Read more

Caring for Aging Parents: How Siblings Can Best Work Together

September 21, 2022July 11, 2019 by M Lawhon

When we were kids, we were taught to share our toys as well as our parents’ attention, and those same feelings tend to carry with us well into our adult years. As remarkable as it is to have siblings, there also are times it can cause increased stress levels, such as when caring for aging … Read more

Could a Senior You Know Be Subjected to Abuse? Watch for These Warning Signs.

March 22, 2025June 20, 2019 by M Lawhon

Although of course abusing a senior is something that would never cross the mind of most people, it is a tragically typical occurrence in the U.S. Elder abuse happens in many variations, from physical to emotional, and it impacts the most frail and vulnerable among us.

Risk Factors of Elder Abuse from Austin Senior Home Care Experts

December 21, 2023June 11, 2019 by M Lawhon

Providing the assistance that helps seniors remain happy, healthy, and independent is the desire of not only our professional senior care team, but of every family caregiver who has ever helped care for a loved one. Considering the wellbeing of older adults is so important to us, it’s essential that we go over something that can be challenging for many of us to even contemplate – elder abuse.

Senior Care Management: Be Aware of These Stroke Symptoms

September 21, 2022May 15, 2019 by M Lawhon

Stroke, according to the National Stroke Association, is listed as the 5th leading cause of death in America, with approximately 800,000 people suffering from a stroke on an annual basis. This signifies that every 40 seconds someone somewhere in America experiences a stroke. And every 4 minutes someone dies as a result of a stroke.

Parkinson’s Disease Care 101: Tips for Family Caregivers

September 20, 2022April 24, 2019 by M Lawhon

Many older individuals with Parkinson’s disease receive most of their care at home from loved ones, particularly during the course of the early levels of the disease. As a top provider of home care assistance in Austin, TX and the surrounding areas, we at CareFor recognize the unique concerns experienced by family members who are … Read more

Learn the Facts About Parkinson’s Disease Progression from CareFor

September 21, 2022April 11, 2019 by M Lawhon

More common in men, and more frequently diagnosed than muscular dystrophy, ALS and MS combined, Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed in approximately 7 – 10 million people around the world, with an additional 600,000 people in America diagnosed each and every year. And while each person’s encounter with Parkinson’s differs in level of severity, there are five main stages of advancement that are routinely experienced by all.

Does Hiring a Care Manager Make Sense?

September 21, 2022April 1, 2019 by M Lawhon

When considering whether or not care management services from a professional care manager would be a good choice for a particular situation, consider the following questions:

How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Relationships

September 21, 2022March 26, 2019 by M Lawhon

Silhouette of a angry woman and man on each other.

In the midst of the myriad of life changes after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), intimate relationships are affected in a number of ways as a result of: Adjustments in responsibilities Adjustments in relationship roles Problems with communicating Managing emotions and mood swings Becoming used to these changes often brings about feelings of uncertainty in … Read more

12 Post Traumatic Brain Injury Caregiving Tips for Family Caregivers

September 21, 2022March 14, 2019 by M Lawhon

Providing post traumatic brain injury care for a loved one who’s suffered from a traumatic brain injury can be more manageable when equipped with education and understanding. The methods below, courtesy of CareFor, can decrease stress and frustration for both family caregivers and survivors.

What You Need to Know When Hiring a Care Manager

September 20, 2022February 4, 2019 by M Lawhon

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Senior Care Management Provides a Connection to Care. As a person starts to become frail, the act of managing his or her care becomes increasingly difficult as the number of medical specialists involved in maintaining physical wellbeing increases. With so many specialists micromanaging the senior’s health, the “big picture” often gets overlooked. It is important … Read more

Nurses Case Management is now CareFor

September 20, 2022September 29, 2018 by M Lawhon

Same people. More Services. New name. Nurses Case Management is now CareFor. Watch the video to learn more about our Georgetown home care agency and the surrounding areas we serve. Contact us online or call us at (512) 338-4533 to learn more about our in-home care and care management services. https://carefor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/brand-launch-debbie.mp4