Category: Blog
A Day In the Life of A Caregiver
Assured Assistance has the best Caregivers- hardworking, patient and loving, they know how to handle stressful situations with a smile. One of our wonderful Caregivers, Linda Bullock, shared this re-telling of one of her shifts this week. Linda has been a devoted Assured Assistance professional for over a year and […]
10 Ways to Care For Yourself When Caring For Loved Ones
Are you part of what’s referred to as The Sandwich Generation? I truly despise lumping people into “demographics” because it’s so limiting. But—if you are hovering somewhere between 40 and 60, give or take 5 years, you might very well be caring for an elderly parent and also raising […]
Does Your Family Have A Plan For Caring For Aging Loved Ones
When it comes to caring for an aging loved one, most families don’t have a plan until there is a problem. Lack of planning doesn’t mean there is a lack of commitment. On the contrary, often families avoid discussions about the future simply because they don’t want to think about changes […]
Signs That A Senior Needs A Little Assistance
This article from NextAvenue offers great advice on “things to watch” while visiting loved ones this holiday season. If you notice someone you love needing a little extra assistance, call us…we can help.
Respite Care Can Help Caregivers Too
“Many caregivers think that taking time for themselves to rest or have fun with their friends makes them selfish because there is someone who needs them 24/7. This is absolutely not the case! Caring for yourself is the most important—and often the most forgotten—thing you can do as a caregiver.” […]