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The Virtual Caregiver: Caring for a Texas Senior Long Distance

Caring for an aging parent or other senior family member can be stressful. According to research from the American Psychological Association, 80% of Baby Boomers report living with high levels of caregiving stress. When your older loved one lives in a different city or state, the logistics make the role even more difficult.

How can you keep an eye on them when you don’t live nearby? What can you do to stay involved in decisions? How can you show your aging loved one that you care when you can’t be there very often?

Fortunately, there are a variety of different technologies you can use to help you be a virtual caregiver. With careful planning, you can help your north Texas senior loved one maintain their independence longer. [Read more…]

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Preparing to Visit an Assisted Living Community

One of the most important steps in finding an assisted living community or residential care home in north Texas is the personal visit. We encourage the families we work with to visit each community they are seriously considering in person on several occasions (daytime, evening and weekend is a great combination!) before making their final decision.

Making time to tour a community and ask questions is an essential part of the process. It gives seniors and their adult children the opportunity to get a feel for the community’s culture and decide whether or not it is a good fit.

To help you make the most of your visit, we have pulled together some tips on what to look for during your visit and a list of questions to ask the staff. [Read more…]

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The Importance of Creating a Caregiver Back-Up Plan

If you are the primary caregiver for a north Texas senior, you probably know their medical history well and understand the ins and outs of what they need. But what would happen if you experience a medical emergency of your own? Would anyone know how to care for your aging loved one?

Creating a caregiver back-up plan should be a priority for your family this year. We know it is a topic that most families aren’t always comfortable discussing. But having a plan in place can give you peace of mind that your loved one will be well cared for.

The first step is to create a medical file and the second step is to talk with senior care providers who provide short-term respite services in the Dallas – Fort Worth area. [Read more…]

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Is Aging in Place Really Less Expensive?

If you are a north Texas senior or the adult child of one, you have very likely heard the term “aging in place.” But few people understand what it really means. In general, the term is used to describe a plan created to allow an older adult to age in whatever setting they call home. Traditionally, that meant in their private residence.

Families often believe it is less expensive for a senior loved one to remain in their own home once the mortgage is paid off. But mortgage-free doesn’t mean there won’t be expenses. In addition to taxes, home repairs, maintenance, housekeeping and lawn care, older adults will typically require home care services and technology solutions to keep them safe. [Read more…]

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Healthy Resolutions for Caregivers to Make in 2016

If you are the caregiver of a north Texas senior, juggling all the responsibilities in your life may feel overwhelming. Research tells us that the majority of family caregivers work at least part-time outside the home. Many also have children of their own to care for.

This balancing act creates a variety of issues for caregivers ranging from extreme stress to insomnia. It can lead to serious health problems.

The Physical Impact of Caring on Family Caregivers

In a 2010 survey conducted by Gallup industries, caregivers were asked a variety of questions to help researchers learn more about the physical impact of caring on family members. Symptoms participants most commonly reported included: [Read more…]

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