How to Hire Urgently Needed In-Home Care in Houston 6 steps for getting appropriate, affordable in-home care — fast By Kate Rauch, Caring.com senior editor If you need help at home right now, the ideal solution may be to hire an in-home caregiver. These steps can help with this sometimes-daunting task. 1. Begin with a…
Read MoreCaring for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s? Consider Asking for Help with Home Care in Houston By Larry Chandler The latest estimates show that over 15 million people offer care to at least one relative that suffers from this crippling condition. As the number of Alzheimer’s patients grows there is a need for people to understand…
Read MoreStill looking for that perfect gift for your loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. This is a great article from Caring.com that offers suggestions and ideas for those specific gifts that can help someone that is suffering from this horrible disease. Enjoy this article and if your family needs help with elder care, contact At Your…
Read MoreThe Good and Bad News About Aging in Place Howard Gleckman Government funding for programs to support aging in place was still growing through 2008, but much more slowly than in the past. At the same time, states were making it harder to enroll, limiting benefits, and forcing people to wait longer before they could…
Read MoreThis is a great article that discusses how to help children understand Alzheimer’s and Dementia. How do you tell your kids that Grandma or Grandpa might not remember them? How do we explain what is happening? Enjoy this article from alzheimersweekly.com and if you need information about home health care for a loved one with…
Read MoreAs a child of aging parents, have you had ‘the talk’ yet? Have you, yourself, started thinking about long term care? The following article from the Houston Chronicle gives some staggering statistics and information about the aging Texas population. After reading, if you have questions or would like information about how At Your Side Home…
Read MoreWe wanted to share this article from www.vibrantnation.com that talks about visiting our aging parents over the holidays. When we, as adult children, start to notice the subtle changes in our parents, it’s time to start thinking about their future care. Enjoy this article and if you come to the decision that your family may…
Read MoreWhen caregiving becomes a burden, everyone suffers. It is so important to take care of ourselves, especially when we care for others, be it children or our aging parents. The following article discusses this very topic, giving information and a few statistics. Hiring At Your Side Home Care caregivers full time or in a respite…
Read MoreHome Health Care Houston Texas: How to Arrange Breaks From Caregiving With Respite Care 8 ways to get occasional or regular backup help for a few hours, a few days, or longer By Barbara Kate Repa, Caring.com Author Options for respite care range from informal agreements with friends and neighbors to formal contracts for home…
Read MoreSenior Care Houston TX: Talking Dementia with Your Doctor from Alzheimer’s Weekly Health care can be confusing. Whether you are just starting treatment or your treatment is already underway, it is never too late to take an active role in your health care. By talking with your doctor, nurses, and other people on your health…
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