by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia
At your wits end trying to convince your dementia loved one to take their medications? You are not alone! This is a problem experienced by caregivers everywhere, not just home caregivers, but also by nurses and employees who work in memory care units. Although our...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Dementia, General Aging, Parkinson's, Stroke
It’s less than a week away from Christmas. You still haven’t bought your aging parent a gift and you have absolutely no idea what to get them. Not to mention you are absolutely exhausted from caring for them day and night. Here are a few gift ideas that...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging, Parkinson's, Stroke
Whenever someone says that they’re in pain or that they have a headache, our typical response is to take a pain reliever or some sort of medicine. However there are good and bad effects of medication, as well as complications of medications that interact with other...
by hcstraightup | Oct 22, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging, Parkinson's, Stroke
When Should I Consult Hospice? Typically when someone hears the term hospice they immediately have a negative, maybe even sad connection with the word. I can see why, the word is intermingled with death and dying and that can be a pretty scary thing. However...
by hcstraightup | Oct 22, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging, Parkinson's, Stroke
The everyday struggles of taking care of others can create enormous amounts of stress that can lead to physical, emotional and financial issues. If you find yourself becoming overly tired, irritable and just plain “over it”, then it’s time to seek...
by hcstraightup | Oct 22, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging, Parkinson's, Stroke
We have the Silent Generation, the Baby Boomers, Generation X and the Millennials all active in the process of making decisions for today’s healthcare needs and coverage. As a result, making decisions related to medical care and treatment can become very...
