How Home Care Can Provide You (And Your Parents) With Peace of Mind
When is Mom or Dad ready for a home care agency? The exact answer to that question primarily depends on your personal circumstances. However, there are generally some signs. Dad might have trouble reading the GPS on the highway, or Mom might be moving a little slower these days. Chances are you’re already having conversations…
Read MoreConsider These 5 Essentials When Looking for Home Care Services
Many seniors want to stay in their local home and community as they grow older and Home Care Services is a good way to do just that. This is called aging in place. However, the rest of the family might not feel as comfortable about their parent or relative staying at home by themselves. That’s…
Read MoreTime Outdoors Plays a Vital Role in Home Care Services
There is no doubt that the availability of elderly care is a blessing for people who need help with caring for aging loved ones. Today, a growing number of retirees are opting to stay in their family homes for as long as possible. Home care services provided by a trusted home care agency offer support…
Read MoreBluedot Cares Wins Expertise Best Home Caregivers in Charlotte
Bluedot Cares is happy to announce we have won the Expertise Best Home Caregivers in Charlotte award for the 3rd straight year! A big thank you to all of our caregivers who take care of our clients in and around the Charlotte area on a daily basis.
Read MoreCan Food Interfere with Medications?
You’re probably aware that certain medications can interact with other medicines, causing uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous medical problems. However, what you may not know is that there are some foods that can also interact with the medications your aging relative eats. According to a survey of older adults on Medicare, two out of five of…
Read MoreWhat is Sarcoma?
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a kind of cancer that can happen in many different parts of the body. However, it doesn’t just refer to one kind of cancer. Instead, sarcoma is a group of cancers that start in soft tissues and bones. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are in excess of…
Read MoreCaregiver Celebration at Freedom Park
Bluedot Cares wants to thank all of our caregivers who came out to the Caregiver Celebration at Freedom Park on Friday. We had an awesome turnout and everyone enjoyed catching up with great food and socializing. Bluedot Cares would not be where they are today without this team of passionate, loving caregivers. Thank you…
Read MoreThree Tips for Relaxing into Caregiving
So often caregivers find that they’re not enjoying caregiving as much as they could be. This is often because caregiving becomes a battle instead of something that could be far more easygoing for everyone involved. One of the biggest problems is often that caregiving requires a great deal from you as the caregiver and you…
Read MoreFour Steps for Journaling about Your Stress
Journaling about your stress is one way you can work to find ways to manage it better. Especially as a caregiver, how you deal with your stress matters. Write out What Happened From a calm space, think about what happened that caused you stress. What exactly happened? Try to write out what occurred in as…
Read MoreHelping Your Senior Become More Physically Active
Physical activity is something that your senior should be engaged in, but it’s vital to talk to her doctor first. Her doctor can let you know whether she’s able to exercise at this stage of her life and how that exercise is likely to affect her overall health. Once you get the go ahead, it’s…
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