Category Archives for Caregiving
The Benefits of Aging in Place for Seniors and their Families
Older loved ones are such an important piece of our families. As they slow down and encounter medical conditions, memory issues, or just the general loss of ability to conduct activities of daily life, it’s common to want to find ways to help. In many families, other family members support them and help them as […]
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Do I Need a Skilled Nurse or a CNA?
As we get older, we often need additional support in order to get through our daily routine. Often, this support is provided by family members until it reaches a point where the family no longer has the time to administer the round-the-clock care that older people sometimes need. This can be overwhelming when just helping […]
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Taking Care of Yourself While Acting as Caregiver for a Family Member
When it comes to family, it’s easy to feel like you have to do it all. Like noone can care for your family members the way you do. Sending a loved one off to a nursing home doesn’t feel right, so you volunteer yourself to handle your older family member’s needs. Millions of people struggle […]
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Caring for Your Older Family Members from Afar
Of the many challenges that the Coronavirus pandemic has brought us, one of the more heartbreaking ones is the fact that it has physically separated many of us from our loved ones. In particular, older people are being isolated from their families in an effort to keep them as safe as possible from a virus […]
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The Importance of Continuing to Wear Masks and Social Distance
Unfortunately, efforts at containing COVID-19 in Arizona have not been as successful as other states. Now that the state has come out of lockdown and allowed many businesses to re-open, we are seeing significant rises in new cases. As new cases continue to rise, it’s becoming more important than ever that people need to wear […]
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How to Protect Your Older Family Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Businesses in Arizona are beginning to open up. Barbershops are allowed to open on May 8th and restaurants are allowed to open on May 11th. But just because businesses have been given the green light doesn’t mean it’s back to business as usual. Everyone running out and congregating in public places at the same time […]
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Celestial Care is proud to be a member of the Home Care Association of America. This organization connects and educates caregivers and home care agencies nationwide. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, they have been providing resources, training, and education to help home care agencies keep their patients and their caregivers safe and healthy. Take a look […]
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How to Help a Family Member Recover from Surgery
Going through surgery can be incredibly difficult and the recovery process often takes weeks or months. Providing emotional and physical support to your loved ones can be tough as they may come home in pain and with reduced mobility. Being prepared in advance of the surgery is key to managing the recovery process, since it […]
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Finding Balance as a Caregiver to Older Relatives
Finding balance as a caregiver to elderly relatives isn’t easy. Here are some tips to help you provide care while protecting your health and sanity. Is finding balance as a caregiver to elderly relatives even possible? From managing finances and medications to providing basic care and navigating difficult transitions, being a caregiver can be taxing […]
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How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Elderly Parents
Are you wondering about the best ways to approach sensitive conversations with elderly parents? These tips can guide you. Having difficult conversations with elderly parents is not anyone’s idea of a good time, but sometimes it’s necessary. As parents age, challenging transitions occur, and it often feels like navigating new territory for adult children who […]
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