It was one of the most difficult decisions when you decided that your loved one needed a professional caregiver. If that wasn’t enough, now you have to determine whether it’s better to hire a private caregiver or use an agency.
This home care planning guide can help you, your family, and your aging loved one as you all navigate the journey of aging and caregiving.
Caregiving can be an emotional rollercoaster filled with highs and lows depending upon the day. Here are some important things to focus on as the caregiving journey plays out.
Caretakers left to care for a parent on their own are prone to caregiver burnout if they don’t enlist help from siblings or other family members, which is nothing to be ashamed of. That’s why you need to know who, how, and when to ask for help.
To work as a caregiver, you will first need an Arizona fingerprint clearance card. Here is what the process looks like and why you need one
Caregiver CPR Requirements Caregivers at Adultcare Assistance Homecare are required to have both a First-Aid and CPR certificate within the first 30 days of employment. Below are some CPR/First Aid courses that we have found that are conveniently scheduled and moderately priced. If you are interested in becoming a Read More ...
December is a great time of year. There is so much to see, so many people to catch up with and holiday parties galore! It’s also often a month that individuals choose to evaluate their goals, future plans, and past experiences. They look back on the past year and see Read More ...
A daughter struggling through the complications of elder care management of her Mom with advanced Alzheimer’s Disease is thankful for Adultcare Assistance Homecare. Hospice helped with the medical needs but this family needed much more. Because in-home hospice does not typically cover 24 hour care, our caregivers filled the void Read More ...
The caregivers at Adultcare Assistance Homecare are dedicated to their clients. The role of a caregiver is not easy. It takes a very special team to care for others with such kindness and concern. Their empathy shines through even when working with dementia patients that do not fully understand. Additionally, Read More ...
Yesterday, a Sun City resident shared with our caregiver that he missed playing games with his friends. This caregiver, whose birthday is today, decided to celebrate by bringing an apricot peach tart and a game of checkers. Filling a void with happiness made this birthday special for the caregiver, the Read More ...
