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How to Start the Tough Conversation with a Parent About Elder Home Services

August 14, 2019August 19, 2019 allcare Benefits of Home Care, Family Caregiving, Home, Home Care Services, Senior Care

Getting used to the idea that a senior loved one needs help at home can be tough. Even tougher is speaking frankly about the need for elder care services with the older adult and getting him or her to accept that assistance is needed. If you have detected changes in your loved one and you’re […]

Should Mom Live with You or with Me? Tips for Siblings Navigating Tough Caregiving Choices

July 23, 2019July 8, 2019 allcare Benefits of Home Care, caregiver, Caregiver Health, Family Caregiving, Senior Care

One of the more honorable choices adult children can make is the caregiving choice to offer their home to an elderly parent. Our parents raised us when we were kids, so it’s only natural to do the same when it becomes less safe for Mom or Dad to live independently. However, there are a variety […]

Tips for Navigating the Inherent Responsibility of Caring for Aging Parents

July 9, 2019July 8, 2019 allcare caregiver, Caregiver Health, Family Caregiving, Home Care Services, Senior Care

As children, we mastered the ability to share toys as well as the attention of our parents, and these feelings tend to carry with us well into adulthood. As wonderful as it is to have brothers and sisters, there can also be times it can result in elevated stress levels, such as when caring for […]

Know the Warning Signs of Elder Abuse

June 20, 2019June 5, 2019 allcare Home Care Services, Senior Care, Senior Health

While it goes without saying that abusing an older person is something that would never even occur to most people, it’s a tragically common situation in the United States. Elder abuse happens in many forms, from emotional to physical, and it strikes the most frail and vulnerable among us. Given that elder abuse is typically […]

Understanding the Risk Factors for Elder Abuse

June 13, 2019June 5, 2019 allcare Home Care Services, Senior Care, Senior Health

Providing the assistance that helps seniors stay happy, healthy, and independent is the aim of not only our professional Medford, OR senior care team, but of every family caregiver who has ever assisted a loved one. Considering the quality of life of elders is so important, and it’s crucial that we take a look at […]

Relationships and Family Changes After Traumatic Brain Injury

March 25, 2019March 7, 2019 allcare caregiver, Family Caregiving, Senior Care

Along with the many life changes as a result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), close relationships are affected in a number of ways as a result of: Modifications in responsibilities Changes in relationship roles Difficulties with communicating Managing emotions and mood swings Getting accustomed to these changes often brings about feelings of uneasiness in […]

How Can I Help When My Loved One Has Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury?

March 13, 2019March 7, 2019 allcare Family Caregiving, Senior Care, Senior Health

Meeting the care needs of a loved one who has suffered from a traumatic brain injury can be easier to manage when armed with knowledge and insight. The methods below, courtesy of the Rogue Valley home care experts at All Care, can lessen stress and frustration for both family caregivers and traumatic brain injury survivors. […]

Using Home Care Services to Create More Independence for Seniors in Oregon

November 7, 2018November 5, 2018 allcare Benefits of Home Care, Senior Care, Senior Independence

As seniors grow older, they often discover that they have difficulty with everyday activities, such as bathing, getting dressed, preparing meals, or even driving; and many are concerned that these new limitations mean that they’ll need to give up not only their freedom, but living in their home, as well. The good news, however, is […]

The Results Are In—Survey Says: Healthy Eating for Seniors Is a MUST

September 26, 2018September 4, 2018 allcare Family Caregiving, Rogue Valley Senior Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Nutrition, Tips for Seniors

In our previous blog post, we outlined some age-related concerns that can keep older adults from eating well, but what if unhealthy eating habits lead to cognitive impairment? Malnourishment in older individuals is more prevalent than you might think. As stated by the National Resource on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Aging, up to 35% – […]

The Real Truth About These Four Incontinence Myths

August 29, 2018August 22, 2018 allcare Senior Care, Senior Health

Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing subject for those who encounter it. The stigma behind the condition commonly contributes to individuals having either a lack of facts or believing in some common misunderstandings about incontinence. The following are some incontinence myths and the facts to go with them: Myth: Urinary incontinence is unavoidable with age. […]