If you are not happy with the results below please do another search
It is a complicated scenario many family caregivers face: your elderly parents, who once looked after you, now resist the help they so desperately need. There is a delicate balance between respecting their freedom and ensuring their well-being and safety. If you are in this situation, you are not alone! We know the array of […]
How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out sufficient time to meet each day’s basic requirements could be hard enough. The idea of having regular intervals of downtime might seem unattainable.
Caring for a family member can be an all-consuming role. It takes so much of your time, focus, and energy that when you no longer need to provide care, for any reason, it may leave you feeling lost. Other common feelings to expect in your journey after caregiving for a loved one include:
If someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be an automatic response to step in and take over a task in the belief that it is safer or easier or that you are helping to avoid a potential embarrassment for the person. However, taking over tasks that they are actually capable of completing on […]
Salt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are just meant to go together. One combination you want to avoid, however, is boredom and dementia. Studies have revealed that boredom’s impact on dementia results in an increase in: Aggression Anxiety Depression Delirium Wandering Agitation Hallucinations And more Not only that but, boredom in […]
At CareWorks Health Services, we work hard to build compassionate, genuine relationships with the people we care for, and we deliver services with respect and dignity in mind. These are just a few of the reasons why we’ve built such a strong reputation in Costa Mesa for stellar home care services that keep older adults […]
Have you ever awoken from a dream feeling completely disoriented? The dream seemed so real, and it takes a few minutes to regain your bearings. For someone with dementia, this confusion is part of everyday life. Our goal in caring for someone with dementia is to help provide as much stability as possible, and one […]
Pacing. Fidgeting. Wandering. When you begin to notice these clues in a person with dementia, it is time to take action before they intensify to agitation, aggression, or leaving the house. But figuring out why the individual is feeling restless is sometimes half the battle. To begin with, ask yourself the following questions when observing restlessness […]
23046 Avenida De la Carlota
Suite 600
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 859-4700
18652 Florida Street
Suite 105
Huntington Beach, CA 92648