Posts in Caregivers
Assistive Technology: A Tool for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver

For the Alzheimer’s caregiver, assistive technology can create a stronger safety net for their loved one, allowing the caregiver to receive alerts when additional support is needed. These alerts can be sent to multiple family members, enabling families to distribute caregiving responsibilities and take better care of themselves and their loved ones.

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One Person, A World of Difference: Congratulations to Xia Xiong!

“With Xia, I got so much more than I merely hoped for – I got what I dreamed of. I dreamed of staff that would love him and care for his emotional health – even when at times he is hard to love. I dreamed of staff that would look for innovative solutions to problems as they arose – because we knew that there would be problems."

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The Beginner’s Guide to Remaining in Your Home While Aging

Universal design is a concept quickly becoming embraced among homeowners of varying ages. The idea is to start making simple modifications now to your home, enabling you to remain in your home when your daily lifestyle needs and routines change.

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5 Senior Living Community Trends for 2017

Trend #1: Technology will be key to sustaining independent lifestyles among senior living residents. SimplyHome technology encourages and empowers an independent lifestyle through wireless systems by utilizing sensors. As a family member, you and care staff can receive call, text or email alerts from anywhere when a problem is detected. Family visits and phone calls can focus on what matters most -- quality time.

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Home for the Holidays: Top 8 Signs An Older Loved One Needs More Support

The holidays are a great time to simply observe the aging process of your loved ones and to anticipate the process of planning for the future. Depending on what you observe, you can lay the foundations for future conversations about life changes, whether that means making plans to age in place, move closer to loved ones, or find a more supported living setting.

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Defining the 'F" word

Whether you are caring for an aging parent, a child with developmental disability or another loved one, caregiver burnout is a real risk. It is time to take care of yourself and understand your own emotions.

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Give Technology A Try

Giving technology a try means doing research on what you or your loved one actually needs. Are you afraid of falling and not having the ability to call someone? Are you worried about taking medicine on time? Is wandering a concern for you? With the help of family and professionals, it is crucial to decide what your priorities look like.

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HomeWatch Caregivers and SimplyHome: Partnering to provide best care

Complex problems call for innovative solutions, so we recognized that by combining SimplyHome technology with HomeWatch CareGivers visits, we can provide the greatest level of care at the most affordable total cost. We are proud to work with the SimplyHome team to offer creative options to keep our most vulnerable citizens safe at home," stated Ernie Konkoli, President, HomeWatch CareGivers.

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Innovation Has Nothing To Do With Age

The view that innovation has nothing to do with age is supported by research of Benjamin Jones of Northwestern University. He states that a 55-year-old and even a 65-year-old have significantly more innovation potential than a 25-year-old. He based his conclusions on data on Nobel Prize winners and great inventors.

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An Oasis of Care for People With Intellectual Disabilities

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A mother needs to get her son out the door. Thick white socks cover his contorted feet, a coat drapes his twisted shoulders, a water bottle with a straw nestles in the concave of his chest, and black straps on his wheelchair secure his wrists. He is 33 years old, and she has to get him to an appointment.

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The Power of Music

Playing a song from the past won't make it easier for patients to remember individuals, but it will cut down on stress.

In patients with Alzheimer's disease, songs from the past can have an almost magical ability to trigger memories—even when someone previously couldn't recognize family members or even have a conversation.

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Respecting the Traditions of the Elderly

Often times older family members will  not want people to go to the trouble of accommodating them, but are extraordinarily grateful when the environment is comfortable and compliant to an individual's needs. Take a look at recommendations by Madison Park Times for holding celebrations for your aging family members this holiday season. 

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