by April Allman | May 12, 2020 | Caregiving, Community, COVID-19
Caring for your loved one can be a rewarding, yet difficult experience. You show love and compassion by making your loved one’s everyday life easier. You selflessly take care of their day-to-day needs, and your giving heart puts a smile on their face. But, we all know...
by April Allman | Mar 17, 2020 | Caregiving, Living, Past Sponsored, Today's Transitions Now
Ensuring your loved one is receiving proper nutrition is important in helping them stay healthy during the COVID-19 crisis. If your busy schedule prevents you from preparing meals for them, consider using a meal delivery service. Home Cuisine, located in St. Matthews,...
by April Allman | Nov 5, 2019 | Caregiving
To make a house a home can oftentimes be a challenge for anyone, but for those moving into long-term care communities after living independently for decades, it can be a whole new world. Seniors who’ve experienced the transition and a designer who has aided in the...
by April Allman | May 23, 2019 | Caregiving
Criminals target seniors. Learn how to protect yourself. Last month, during a week of intense rain, Rosalie Thorson (85) discovered her basement beginning to flood. Panicked, she contacted her next door neighbor who diagnosed the problem as being a broken sump pump....
by April Allman | Mar 9, 2019 | Caregiving
As a loved one ages, it may become necessary to bring in outside help to ensure his or her needs are met, especially if adult children are being squeezed between the responsibilities of full-time employment and raising their own kids. Fortunately, there are companies...
by April Allman | Feb 4, 2018 | Caregiving
By Torie Temple We play many roles within our lives, but when we’re cast as a caregiver for a loved one, it may take more preparation than just switching hats. Evelyn Hunter, facilitator for the Floyd Memorial caregiver support group, and Terry Graham, registered...
