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caregiving is not rewarding

Why Caregiving is Rewarding

Whether we’re paid for it or doing it for a loved one, caregiving is rewarding in so many ways. Even …

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caregiving is not rewarding

Why Caregiving is Rewarding

Whether we’re paid for it or doing it for a loved one, caregiving is rewarding in so many ways. Even the Cleveland Clinic recommends helping others to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and live a longer and happier life.  We hear a lot about how caregiving is hard, exhausting and …

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emergency checklist for seniors

Emergency Checklist for Seniors and Caregivers

When it comes to emergencies, we need to exercise a little more preparation and care to keep an aging loved one safe and comfortable.    Emergencies can come in the form of an unexpected disaster that calls for evacuation, or it can be a fall or accident that requires immediate …

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keeping senior parents with Alzheimer’s occupied

6 Fun Activities for Keeping Senior Parents with Alzheimer’s Engaged ​​

Keeping a parent with Alzheimer’s stimulated goes a long way in maintaining a good quality of life. Studies have shown that keeping seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia engaged leads to increased positive emotions, improved overall quality of life, a better attitude toward the disease, and a decrease in problem behaviors.  …

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aging in place homecare

Aging safely in the comfort of your home

Brian’s family knew things were getting serious when he could no longer make it up the stairs to go to bed. They approached him with assisted living facilities but he refused to leave his home. They decided to explore other options, and that’s when they came across Golden Care.    …

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how to recover after being a caregiver

How to Recuperate from Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver burnout is often overlooked in caregiving. Because of this, a lot of caregivers aren’t even aware that they’re experiencing burnout. Caregiver burnout comes out in many forms. It may be a lack of sleep, increased agitation towards your loved ones, more vices, or a feeling that you never have …

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surgery recovery

Successful Rehabilitation After Serious Injury

When Keith suffered the loss of mobility from a  traumatic head injury, the physical therapist at his rehabilitation facility could only work with him 3 times a week. Worried about his slow recovery and the pain he was suffering, Keith’s family contacted Golden Care.   Our Care Manager connected our …

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