Dear Allegra, My sister recently had surgery on her shoulder and will soon be discharged from the hospital. She has early-stage Alzheimer’s, and the change of environment during her hospital stay has been very difficult. I’m planning on staying with her for a week or 2 while she gets back on her feet, but the … Continued
Dear Allegra, We are preparing to hire a professional home care agency to aid in my grandmother’s care. She wants to stay in her own home, so it’s important that we find ways to keep her safe there. We know finding caregivers she can rely on is vital. My grandma primarily needs an in-home caregiver to assist … Continued
Anyone can get a urinary tract infection or UTI, but older adults tend to have this problem often, and left untreated, it can cause serious complications. That’s why a urinary tract infection in elderly patients needs to be recognized quickly and treated properly before it becomes a real danger to their health. What Is a … Continued
Dear Allegra, As an employment counselor, I have the privilege of working with people from all walks of life. Sometimes it is a parent returning to the workforce after their children have all started school, while other times it is students who are preparing to graduate from high school. When discussing potential career opportunities, I … Continued
Dear Allegra, As the primary caregiver for my father, I find myself more than a little overwhelmed much of the time. Part of the time, my stress is tied to not feeling like I’m doing a very good job juggling all of my roles: daughter, wife, mother, caregiver, and employee. Other times, I worry that … Continued
Dear Allegra, I just finished the classes and training to become a professional caregiver. Now I am in the process of interviewing with several different home care agencies. My question for you is: What is the typical dress code for professional caregivers? Also, do you have any other advice for me in terms of professional appearance? … Continued
Imagine the last time you visited your loved one. Did you see that they weren’t taking care of themselves, or their condition was getting worse? For many families, this happens sooner than they’d think. Their loved one might not be getting the nutrition they need, or have trouble getting to and from appointments, even with … Continued
*Griswold Home Care does not offer nail care services, please consult your healthcare provider before starting a new treatment and discuss what options are available to you As you age, you may think a great deal about your overall health and how to stay healthy, but you might forget about your feet. The truth is, if … Continued
Thanks to recent advances in technology, adaptive devices can assist elderly adults more than ever before. Devices like temporary stair railings, mobility assistive devices, wearable smart technology, door alarms, magnifying glasses, SOS buttons, and speaking computers all help elderly adults to live fulfilling, safe, and happy lives. Some of these devices are a one-time purchase … Continued
Dear Allegra: I am the primary caregiver for my 91-year-old father. He suffered several strokes that left him with a variety of health problems, and now he is unable to live alone. My husband and I moved my dad into our home after he was discharged from a rehabilitation center, and we are managing his … Continued