Easing the struggle of the family caregiver
Help My Senior speaks to caregivers’ concerns in their struggles to help their loved ones. We also offer trusted referrals to home care agencies we know personally and have come to trust. Learn more on our About page.
Labor Day – “your fathers work in the mills”
My introduction into the world of labor was an unusual one. “Your fathers work in the mills” our sixth-grade teacher sternly told us. The religious sisters in the school were firm in making us appreciate our parents’ responsibilities in raising a family. Good advice....
Elderly man signs consent, but then complains
He Said Yes, But Really Meant No When a patient feels they are under pressure to do something, even a signed consent form can mean trouble for everyone involved. The story is told of an 83-year-old man in a nursing home who was asked to move to a different room to...
Her mental health was helped by an unexpected approach
My uncle was a psychologist, and during my young impressionable years, his profession seemed mysterious and intriguing. His practice was in San Diego, or should I say La Jolla, a trendy upscale village looking out across the Pacific Ocean. I thought that once a...
Cautions about a home care placement agency
Is your loved one about to be discharged from rehab? Are you thinking of hiring a low-cost caregiver? Beware. Cheaper does not always mean better. Search the internet and you’ll find a plethora of caregivers, some of which charge lesser fees … they seem too good to be...