Dealing with the Highs and Lows of Senior 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.
Involve Family in Your Parent’s Care
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.
How to Get Your Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
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
First-Aid and CPR for Health Care Providers in Arizona
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 ...
Caregivers and Stress
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 ...
“I Got Mom Back”
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 ...
Caregivers Receive Recognition
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 ...
You Are Never Too Old To Party
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 ...
Certified Senior Advisor – Penny Karle
Certified Senior Advisors are assessed on their understanding of important aspects of aging including social, health, financial, legal, government assistance and communication. Penny provides FREE guidance counseling to seniors and their families. She will inform families of the services that are provided by Adultcare Assistance Homecare. Using her experience Read More ...
Caregivers Receive CPR and AED Certification
Mary Dickinson, Sun City Fire Department, provides certified CPR training to the caregivers at Adultcare Assistance Homecare. This certification includes reviewing the signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest and stroke because of the importance of early detection. As the standards of care in emergency situations continue to be Read More ...