Does your loved one need help? Here are several warning signs to watch out for:
Difficulty walking — unsteady when standing, recent fall(s)
Poor grooming / personal hygiene — soiled clothing
Loss of appetite — changes in eating, cooking habits, spoiled outdated food in frig, little nutritious food in home
Diminished driving skills — recent accidents, near misses
Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed Reluctance to socialize
Difficulty concentrating — poor judgment Memory loss — forgetfulness, confusion Mishandled medications
Persistent fatigue — lack of energy Personality changes — irritability, sudden mood changes
Unopened mail — past due bills, mishandled finances
Poor housekeeping / home maintenance — unsafe conditions
January 14th, 2009
The Baby Boomer Dilemma: Finding superior, yet cost effective live-in-care for elderly parents and relatives
The Baby boomer generation is considered savvy, but few are prepared for the task of caring for ailing elders. A subset of the baby boomers, sometimes referred to as the “sandwich generation”, have to simultaneously care for children and elders. Canadians who find themselves conscripted into the role of caregiver say it can turn their lives upside down as they grapple with the complexities of illnesses and medical treatments. Statistics Canada reports that approximately 1.4 million Canadians older than 45 combine full time employment with care-giving. In fact, according to a U.S. study by AXA Financial Inc., today’s adults in their forties and fifties represent the first generation that will likely spend more years helping their parents than taking care of their children,
Care-giving can drain energy, savings accounts and can result in lost time at work.
Live-in-care is a great alternative. With a bit of research, baby boomers can find cost effective, quality live in care for elderly parents and relatives
This blog is being sponsored as a public service by Qualicare, a Toronto based company that provides guidance, support, hourly or live-in care, and nursing services with 24/7 monitoring. Our hope is to build a valuable resource that highlights the process, experience, and common sentiments that are involved in finding great live-in-care. The blog will include thought conversations, resource links, posts, and other interactions that blogging provides.
December 17th, 2008
