I’ve been a caregiver for 13 years now. I must admit, it’s not exactly the first career choice. How many kids do you hear running up to their mum saying, “Mommy, I wanna grow up to be a Caregiver”? You don’t. It just doesn’t happen. Yet, caregiving just happens. It’s something you grow into; a…
If your elder suffers from arthritis or Parkinson Disease, you have a general idea of how challenging getting dressed can be. What can you do in instances like these? How do you make it simpler for them? Easy access clothing is the best way that lets your seniors be more comfortable; minimizing the frustration they…
Personal hygiene is something that helps us keep fresh, is essential and we all take it for granted. Washing, brushing and combing are part of our daily routine but elders may find these tasks difficult. Not being able to remain hygienically fresh can induce depression and frustration in elders and they might feel dirty. For…