Taking care of our physical health involves staying active, making healthy food choices, getting enough sleep, limiting alcohol intake, and proactively managing our health care. Try these tips from the National Institute of Aging to get started.
caregiver stress, Caregiver Support, Vermont caregiving
We can better understand stressors when we track our trigger points: common triggers are limited downtime, emotional or physical exhaustion, lack of sleep, and lack of support. Once a caregiver has a better understanding of what is causing the stress, he or she can customize a plan to relieve it.
senior well-being, National Senior Citizens
August 21 marks National Senior Citizens Day, a special occasion dedicated to honoring and appreciating the senior members of our community.
AHSC clients and families, Aging in Place, Dementia Care, Home Care, Memory loss, senior support, senior well-being, Summer, Vermont caregiving
A garden is a paradise for all the senses! The taste of a sun-warmed tomato, the cool feel of a watering can, the floral smell of roses, the view of a lush, green plant against a turquoise sky: so many pleasures for the home gardener and the sensory support it provides, a wonderfully satisfying space for people living with dementia too.
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Home care agencies like ours are here to serve seniors, but we're equally dedicated to supporting their family members. This is called respite care, a home care service which provides temporary breaks for family caregivers.
