by Twyla Sketchley | Nov 10, 2014 | Caregivers
More than 60 million Americans provide care for elderly, disabled, and frail loved ones. These caregivers often go unnoticed and unappreciated by their families, friends, and neighbors. The estimated value of the uncompensated care they provide is $375-500 billion...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jun 19, 2014 | Caregivers
Summer is a time for family vacations. Many families will be taking their loved ones with dementia with them. Before making travel arrangements with a loved one with dementia, determine their true level of needs and abilities. Dementia interferes not only with...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jun 12, 2014 | Caregivers
Because person over 65 years of age or older are more susceptible to heat related illnesses, including heat stroke and heat exhaustion, friends and family should pay close attention to them. If you are a caregiver for a elderly or disabled loved one, you need to take...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jun 5, 2014 | Caregivers
People age sixty five or older are more prone to heat-related illnesses than other segments of the population due to medical conditions and the side effects of prescription medications. Therefore, seniors must take extra precautions during the summer months: 1. Stay...
by Twyla Sketchley | May 29, 2014 | Caregivers
Hurricane season begins June 1st and ends November 30th. It is important for everyone to be prepared for hurricane season with an evacuation plan and hurricane supplies, which, according to Florida’s Division of Emergency Management, should include: However,...
by Twyla Sketchley | Apr 17, 2014 | Caregivers
In April, we focus on the pay disparity between men and women through Equal Pay Day. Payment affects every aspect of a women’s retirement, estate assets, and ability to pay for long term care. Discrimination in a woman’s rate of pay, possibility for...
