by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Eventually the topic of "boundaries" must be discussed when working with non-family caregivers who by virtue of the nature of their position, find themselves in a closely bonded realtionship with a client. It is a joy to see a client accept and look fo...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
We all recognize that many people who live alone and the elderly no longer take time to shop for food, prepare food, and enjoy the pleasures of dining. More often, fast food, quick snacks, and skipped meals are the norm. There are many factors involved...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
If you are considering Alzheimer's care at home for a parent, and the Mom you once knew has clearly changed you might ask, "has she disappeared?" Maybe...she has Alzheimer's disease and frequently loses herself on a walk around the neighborhood. More l...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Tips for Gently addressing a Loved One’s Resistance to Accepting Help
It happens everyday: A crisis throws a family into the realization that they can no longer ignore the signs of their loved one’s changing needs. Maybe it is a pot left on the stove, ...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
One of the most common concerns expressed by family members of those with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease is that they no longer know how to communicate with their loved one in a meaningful way. Visits become emotionally draining and exhausting, and fa...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
This topic is in response to questions frequently asked by families of new clients who are curious about what they can expect from a caregiver in a Non-Medical Home Care setting. The answer is that a caregiver does whatever the Individualized Plan of C...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
There is a much underutilized benefit available to qualifying veterans, their spouses, and their widows that helps cover the cost of Non-Medical In-Home Care. The first qualifier is that the Veteran served at least one day....just one day....during a d...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
This is GOOD NEWS!!!!! Non-Medical Home Care is available to each and every individual needing help at home or in Independent or Assisted Living. No Physician's orders are required, and services are often provided alongside the medical services of a Ho...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
How important is it really to coordinate "relief" for caregivers, or to seek something commonly called Respite Care by the Home Care industry? In simple terms, it is one of the most important components of assuring that a loved one receives quality car...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Our new website is now online! This is your resource for all things related to being a Senior. You will find useful tips, resources, and suggestions for navigating topics pertinent to the aging process, and especially for staying active, healthy, and...
