When you take on the role as a caregiver for your loved one, you often work around the clock in effort to make their life as comfortable as possible. While the amount of responsibilities that come with this role can be large, these three situational tips are used to provide some ease in the daily life of a caregiver. Daily bathing routines -(...)
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How to Keep from Getting Caregiver Burnout This Holiday Season
Life can be challenging for caregivers during the best of times, but the holidays can be especially taxing. It’s not uncommon for many to experience burnout this time of year. But there are three key tips that can help get you through this season with reduced stress and renewed positivity. 1. Keep Your Routine One(...)
8 Tips for Managing Your Seasonal Allergies
You may be looking at the sunshine outside of your window right now, and suddenly the garden, bike or grill are calling your name. However, if you live with seasonal allergies, these activities might cause more misery than joy. The following tips can help you better deal with seasonal allergies, no matter when they might(...)
3 Reasons You Get Contact Pressure Sores From Your CPAP Mask (And What You Can Do About It)
Most people think of pressure sores as something that happens to those who are bedridden, but it can happen to CPAP users as well. If you’ve experienced this, you know how uncomfortable it is—and how much it can interfere with your sleep apnea treatment. There are three main causes of CPAP contact sores, and these(...)
Recognizing When to Have Difficult Conversation with Aging Parents
It’s not easy for anyone to watch their parents grow older, and it can be even harder to know when it’s actually time to have the talk with them about their ability to remain independent. This usually starts with a conversation about Advanced Directives and the need to complete these in their state of residence,(...)
Sleep Awareness and the Resources for Better Understanding
As National Sleep Awareness month comes to a close, you may have already experienced sleep difficulties “springing forward” from daylight savings. But for those with other existing sleep issues, it may be hard to know how to correct or cope with your condition. There are many risks and rewards when it comes to the amount of quality sleep(...)
Why Social Workers Are An Important Piece of Health Care
They’re there during some of the worst parts of a health crisis, and help coordinate care and offer direction to grieved loved ones. Yet, they can be the least-talked about when it comes to patient care. Since March is National Professional Social Work Month, Johns Hopkins Home Care Group would like to take some time to recognize the many things these(...)
6 Tips to Help Manage Congestive Heart Failure
February is American Heart Month. While it's important for all of us to take basic steps to improve or maintain a healthy heart, many are dealing with a very serious issue that requires continuous attention. Approximately 5.7 million Americans live with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), according to the CDC. This is a condition in which the heart’s pumping power is(...)
How to Look Out for the Elderly During a Winter Storm
If you have an elderly relative living alone, the winter and the storms that come with it can have a major impact on their safety and well-being. To help ease that stress, these four tips can help you and the senior in your life prepare for a potential winter storm. Make sure their supplies are(...)
How To Help A Loved One with Alzheimer’s Enjoy The Holidays
The holidays can often be a stressful time of year, but if you’re caring for a relative with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, it can be even more challenging. Dementia brings with it personal limitations that can make it difficult to plan family gatherings. While your relative will not be able to enjoy the same holiday(...)