by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Apr 30, 2021 | Blog
As a society, we quickly recognize overt prejudice. Disparaging comments about skin color, national origin and religion are patently unacceptable. Yet, seemingly innocuous comments to the elderly about their age do not raise much indignation. Being referred to as an...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog
When a family caregiver is called upon to help with an elderly loved one, occasionally he or she runs into an unexpected situation – hoarding. Hoarding is relatively common among the elderly and tends to get worse with advancing age. Clutter and unsanitary...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Apr 10, 2021 | Blog
Sadly, seniors are especially vulnerable to fraud. While fraud affects over 25 million people per year if you are older than 60, you are at an increased risk of being a target. Fraud comes in many forms. Some con artists sell fake products and services by email or...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Mar 30, 2021 | Blog
The challenges of taking care of an ill or disabled loved one can place significant stress on a family caregiver. Unfortunately, dealing with daily stress makes caregivers susceptible to health issues themselves. Caregivers often exhibit signs of stress such as high...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Mar 20, 2021 | Blog
The call you feared was coming and were thankful every day – until today – that it had not. Mom has fallen and broken a hip. The adult siblings have been talking for several years about the condition of the mid-60’s house she lives in. The “kids” have been helping...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Mar 10, 2021 | Blog
Many families struggle to afford the care that their older loved ones need. The alternatives boil down to living at home and having the necessary help come, using the services of nursing homes or moving to an assisted living facility. By any measure, when possible,...
