Preparing to Talk to Your Senior About the Need for Home Care
Elder Care in Irvine CA: If you have noticed that your aging parents are suffering from increased challenges, limitations, and needs that you are not able to handle effectively on your own.
Caring for Aging Parents – Which Sibling Should Do It?
Most of us had parents who cared for us through our childhood and early adult life. They fed and clothed us, bathed us, nursed us back to health when we were sick, provided shelter and protection and financial support, and a whole host of other wonderful, sacrificial duties. And like all loving parents, they were more than happy […]
Alzheimer’s Home Safety Tips
If you are a family caregiver attending to a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you may already understand the challenges you are up against. Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia requires careful patience, attention, creativity, knowledge of the disease and its symptoms, and a specific skill set to handle the unique difficulties that […]
Tell-Tale Signs that it’s Time to Hire a Caregiver
Individuals: Are you living with a disability or illness and finding it difficult to manage being on your own day after day? Are you dealing with the natural consequences of aging and feeling less able to complete daily tasks by yourself? Are you fearful of having an accident and no one is around to help you? […]
8 Things Every Caregiver Should Know
The life of a caregiver can be both difficult and rewarding. Whether you are caring for a child with a disability, an aging parent or a family member, we understand the high demands on your energy, resources and patience. At Canaan Home Care we have employed and partnered with hundreds of caregivers and we understand the […]
Questions to Ask a Home Care Provider
Choosing a home care provider for yourself or a loved one is a very serious task that involves a great deal of preparation and research. You want to be certain that the person you bring into the home is not only qualified for the job, but is also someone you or your loved one will […]
