http://gata.friendlinkup.com/ Providing extraordinary senior home care in Seguin, Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, Schertz id http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/18/home-care-new-braunfels-blog-moves.html New Braunfels Home Care - Home Instead Senior Care New Braunfels Blog moved to Home Care New Braunfels at Carebuzz.com!! Helping seniors remain in their homes safely as well as comfortably is our mission at Home Instead Senior Care New Braunfels.  We moved on behalf of several reasons - Home Care New Braunfels blog: Give you more useful tips Home care savings Home care packages to help you save A national connection of senior service providers Home care videos Home care podcasts and much more to help better guide you when caring on behalf of an aging parent or relative in New Braunfels, Texas. Home Instead Senior Care New Braunfels appreciates our readership as well as hope you join us at Home Care New Braunfels on Carebuzz.com. Thank you on behalf of your loyalty as well as trusting your elder loved one’s care with us!        http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/18/home-care-new-braunfels-blog-moves.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:59:06 -0400 gata http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/15/new-braunfels-home-care-for-seniors.html Home Instead Senior Care San Marcos, New Braunfels, Schertz, Canyon Lake, Seguin - call us at 830-624-8380. Delirium Provides Clue To Underlying Medical Problems While delirium is a common problem among hospitalized patients, people over age 65 are especially vulnerable. It’s estimated that delirium occurs in 15 to 53 percent of older patients following operations as well as in more than 70 percent of patients in intensive care. Delirium, defined as an acute modification of mental status, can show up as sudden inattention, disorganized thinking, disorientation or agitation. Unlike dementia, it occurs suddenly, as well as an estimated all often it’s temporary. It also can signal an underlying medical problem, such as an infection or medication reaction. “What makes delirium so upsetting on behalf of families is that its symptoms come as well as go; a family member might seem calm as well as aware one moment, but agitated as well as confused the next,” Kara Kaldawi, a geriatric advanced practice nurse at Care Connection, writes in an article on CentralJersey.com. A patient’s mental status shall improve as delirium is recognized as well as its underlying cause is treated. “Families as well as friends can help by being aware of any changes in mental status,” Kaldawi writes. “The sooner they notice as well as report a change, the sooner delirium’s underlying cause can be treated.”        http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/15/new-braunfels-home-care-for-seniors.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:59:31 -0400 gata http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/13/respite-care-in-san-marcos-for-elder-home-care.html Home Instead Senior Care San Marcos, New Braunfels, Schertz, Canyon Lake, Seguin - call us at 830-624-8380. Caregivers’ Health Can Suffer When Juggling Multiple Chores Middle-aged adults who regularly help their elderly parents experience a drop in health as well as well-being in their posses lives, a new study reports. The study found these adult children were often juggling multiple roles each day, which sometimes caused conflicts in roles or left them feeling overloaded. A Virginia Tech research team studied diaries of individuals who provided help to parents, with more than half assisting two or more days per week, according to a Health Day article. The study was published in Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences. “The accumulation of small as well as large daily stressors, such as work deadlines, PTA meetings, supporting family as well as friends, as well as providing routine assistance to a parent living outside one’s house can build up,” said study leader Jyoti Savla, assistant professor of human development as well as gerontology. “Sooner or later, they can spill over into other areas of life with negative mental as well as physical consequences. Days when help is provided to parents are more stressful than days when it is not.” Researchers found several factors, such as having a spouse as well as higher education, could decrease the conflict. Those who trusted in personal growth, mastery as well as self acceptance also experienced fewer negative consequences.        http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/13/respite-care-in-san-marcos-for-elder-home-care.html Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:58:26 -0400 gata http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/11/new-braunfels-rehabiliation-help-for-seniors.html Home Instead Senior Care San Marcos, New Braunfels, Schertz, Canyon Lake, Seguin - call us at 830-624-8380. Daytime Sleeping Linked To Poor Recovery in Older Patients Older patients who sleep during the day while in rehabilitation have less functional recovery, with the effects lasting as long as three months, new research reveals. For the study, scientists tracked the sleeping patterns in 245 adults with an average age of 80.6 years. Each patient had been admitted to one of two study sites on behalf of in-patient rehabilitation related to conditions such as an orthopedic problem, a heart problem or stroke. Research found that participants slept on behalf of an average of 2.1 hours during the daytime, which accounted on behalf of 15.8 percent of the time between waking up as well as bedtime, according to an American Academy of Sleep Medicine news release. Participants who had a higher percentage of daytime sleep showed significantly less functional recovery, even at the end of adjusting on behalf of other predictors of recovery, such as mental status, hours of therapy received as well as reason on behalf of admission. “We were surprised that the results suggested that it was the excessive daytime sleeping in the rehabilitation facility which was associated with less improvement in their physical functioning,” said Cathy A. Alessi, M.D., of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System as well as the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. “We were also surprised at how long this effect lasted. For up to three months later, more sleeping during the daytime while they were in the rehabilitation facility was still related to their physical functioning at the end of being discharged.” Researchers suggest that these findings are particularly significant because of the fact that interventions to improve sleep patterns of older people during rehabilitation, as well as in particular to reduce daytime sleeping, may promote functional recovery. This is something CAREGivers working with clients during rehabilitation may desire to retain in mind.        http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/11/new-braunfels-rehabiliation-help-for-seniors.html Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:05:45 -0400 gata http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/09/new-braunfels-home-care-properly-disposes-senior-medications.html Home Instead Senior Care’s “Operation Medicine Cabinet” Protects Seniors as well as Our Community Water Supply by Safely Disposing of Old Medicines Contact: Carolyn Casey Franchise Owner, Home Instead Senior Care 830-624-8380 carolyn.casey@homeinstead.com The New Braunfels office of Home Instead Senior Care, in partnership with the New Braunfels Police Department as well as NBU, has scheduled “Operation Medicine CabinetTM” on behalf of November 14, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM to help New Braunfels residents safely dispose of expired or no longer used prescription as well as over-the-counter medications.  The “drive-up as well as drop-off” event shall be held at the New Braunfels Police Department located at 1488 S. Seguin Ave. New Braunfels residents or their family caregivers can simply drive up to the location where officers shall be on hand to oversee the drop-off of medications into secure containers.  Citizens must present a State issued identification card when dropping off medications. After the event all medications shall be properly disposed of by the Police Department. Representatives from NBU shall be on hand to provide information as well as answer any questions. The program addresses several major community concerns including protecting seniors as well as others from accidentally using expired medications as well as preventing potentially hazardous chemicals from contaminating our community water supply. “Operation Medicine Cabinet is a valuable community service that educates the public on how proper disposal not only protects loved ones from accidental ingestion, but also helps protect the environment,” said Carolyn Casey, owner of the New Braunfels Home Instead Senior Care agency. “Residents often flush unwanted medications down the toilet or drain, but the local waste water treatment system was not designed to remove these types of contaminants from the water supply. In addition, kids, pets as well as local wildlife can access medications that are carelessly thrown away in the trash,” said Casey. For information about Operation Medicine Cabinet contact Carolyn Casey at 830-624-8380. For more information about the community water supply log on to www. nbutexas.com For particulars related to “drive-up as well as drop-off” procedures, visit the New Braunfels Police Department website at www.nbpdtexas.com        http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/09/new-braunfels-home-care-properly-disposes-senior-medications.html Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:54:16 -0400 gata http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/06/new-braunfels-home-care-safety-checklist.html Home Instead Senior Care in New Braunfels suggest seniors follow these residence care tips to protect themselves from a fall: Keep the Home Safe. A majority of falls happen in the home. To manufacture your residence more drop proof, you should eliminate as numerous trip hazards as possible. Make sure all throw-rugs have non-slip backing pads. Make sure all stairwells as well as hallways are well lit as well as free of clutter. Equip bathrooms, bathtubs as well as shower stalls with securely attached grab-bars as well as utilize non-skid mats or treads to help prevent slips as well as falls. Stay Active. An active lifestyle is one of the best of all possible ways to reduce your “risks” in numerous areas, not just falling. Physical activity keeps your muscles strong, helps maintain bone density, keeps you limber as well as flexible, as well as helping you maintain a good sense of balance. Walking, gardening as well as stretching exercises are all good ways to help maintain optimum body mechanics no matter what your age. Live Healthy. Remember, eating a well balanced diet, limiting your consumption of alcohol, which may interact with your medications. Staying active as well as getting regular health check ups can all help you avoid falls, as well as numerous other health difficulties that could retain you down. Home Instead Senior Care San Marcos, New Braunfels, Schertz, Canyon Lake, Seguin - call us at 830-624-8380.        http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/06/new-braunfels-home-care-safety-checklist.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:48:57 -0400 gata http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/04/talking-with-aging-parents-in-new-braunfels.html The 40/70 Talk - How to take up critical topics with Aging Parents in San Marcos as well as New Braunfels Home Instead Senior Care New Braunfels reveals nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. have a major communication obstacle with their parents. That problem, as we see it, stems from continuation of the “parent-child role.” It can be difficult on behalf of numerous Baby Boomers to initiate this type of conversation because of the fact that senior parents may still be dealing with their grown sons or daughters not as adults but as if they’re still children. The 40-70 Talk is to provide practical ways on behalf of adult children to talk to their parents now. We’ve seen lack of communication give rise to various difficulties such as misuse of medications, self neglect, even accidents. The 40-70 Talk is a guide of conversation starters on behalf of sensitive aging-related subjects as well as is available free from Home Instead Senior Care New Braunfels. It was compiled with the assistance of nationally known author Jake Harwood, Ph.D., a communication professor from the University of Arizona as well as the former director of the school’s Graduate Program in Gerontology. Communication is Key Good communication helps seniors adapt to changing life circumstances. It also helps families to know when it’s time to seek additional resources. For more information about Home Instead Senior Care’s survey, go to http://www.4070talk.com.        http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/04/talking-with-aging-parents-in-new-braunfels.html Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:47:11 -0400 gata http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/02/how-to-talk-to-parents-about-home-care-in-san-marcos-new-braunfels.html Home Instead Senior Care San Marcos, New Braunfels, Schertz, Canyon Lake, Seguin - call us at 830-624-8380. How to Talk to Parents about Home Care Most seniors desire to remain at residence as well as reside independent lives. It’s difficult giving up their residence as well as moving to an facility or institution. These aging concerns often leave family members speechless. How does an adult son take up the topic of getting more help at residence so that his parents can remain living there. He wants his aging parent to reside safely as well as comfortably. How does a grown daughter ask her grandmother if she’s taking her medications like she should? And how do grown children as well as adult siblings approach their aging parents about getting more help at home? Professionals at Home Instead Senior Care see families perplexed by these issues on a daily bases. Addressing these issues are difficult, that’s what prompted Home Instead Senior Care to launch a public education campaign designed to help family caregivers bridge the communication gap when it comes to discussing sensitive topics with aging family members. For more information about Home Instead Senior Care’s survey, go to http://www.4070talk.com.        http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/10/02/how-to-talk-to-parents-about-home-care-in-san-marcos-new-braunfels.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:38:50 -0400 gata http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/09/30/when-mom-or-dad-needs-home-care-new-braunfels-san-marcos.html TIME FOR CARE CHECKLIST Seniors do not desire to risk losing their independence, so the responsibility falls to family members to determine when caregiving assistance may be required. If your loved one’s lifestyle matches a number of the signs on the following checklist, it may be the time. Decline in housekeeping Spoiled food in the refrigerator because of the fact that he/she neglects chores as well as has trouble getting to the grocery store in order to re-stock Build up of clutter Dirt in cramped spaces as well as on top of surfaces Newspapers, books as well as magazines under beds as well as sofas because of the fact that he/she has difficulty with organization Cleaning materials are not being properly stored Neglect of nutrition He/she is losing or gaining drastic amounts of weight suddenly Check his/her grocery list to determine what foods have been purchased Convenience foods are being consumed more often, which often include junk foods or fast food takeout He/she often has an unoccupied fridge Increased risk of accidents There are signs of spilled drinks as well as food on the floors as well as stairways, due to shaky hands or poor balance There are objects in the home, such as frayed carpets, throw rugs, objects, as well as furniture that may create tripping hazards He/she has a bad knee, replaced hip or other injury that might compromise balance as well as increase the risk of falling Difficulty reaching or climbing Inability to clean dirt or soot from high places, like fans or ceilings He/she stores things in lower cabinets to prevent having to reach He/she struggles with climbing stairs Overlooking responsibilities Check your loved one’s mail to ensure it is being picked up He/she is not opening or paying bills He/she is not answering correspondence from friends or family Poor management of medication Poor eyesight makes it difficult on behalf of him/her to read medication labels properly Medications are not being refilled when needed He/she forgets to take medications on time Declining personal hygiene He/she appears unkempt Clothing is not being washed frequently Clothing is not at all times altered regularly He/she appears to neglect other factors of personal hygiene Changes in socialization Neighbors as well as other close friends can help provide insight He/she is withdrawing from social activities He/she doesn’t seem to take enjoyment out of conversation He/she spends more time at residence alone watching TV or engaging in other activities alone Home Instead Senior Care San Marcos, New Braunfels, Schertz, Canyon Lake, Seguin - call us at 830-624-8380.        http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/09/30/when-mom-or-dad-needs-home-care-new-braunfels-san-marcos.html Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:27:58 -0400 gata http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/09/27/elder-home-care-new-braunfels-san-marcos-family-stress.html ASSESSING CAREGIVER STRESS Q1 – What is the Stress Assessment Tool, as well as how can I access it? A1 – The Stress Assessment Tool is an informative way on behalf of caregivers to learn about how their caregiving impacts their other responsibilities, their personal stress levels, as well as how they could benefit from additional help. The Stress Assessment Tool is an online questionnaire which consists of a series of simple multiple choice questions, as well as can be accessed at http://www.caregiverstress.com/assessment.html. Q2 – Who created the Stress Assessment Tool, as well as can it be used as a medical diagnosis? A2 – It’s important to know, that while this questionnaire was developed by eldercare experts as well as caregiver stress experts, this is an informative tool only as well as should not be used on behalf of diagnostic purposes. If you require advice from a medical expert, please ensure that you contact your physician. Q3 – What kind of questions does the Stress Assessment Tool ask? A3 – The 20 multiple choice questions included on the Stress Assessment Tool request questions relating to your caregiving responsibilities, assistance at hand, as well as impacts of stress. Examples include, the amount of time you spend caring on behalf of a senior, your proximity to the senior, the type of assistance your care recipient requires, the assistance you receive from friends as well as family, the impact your responsibilities have upon your relationship with a loved one, the impact upon your immune system, changes in your sleep patterns, as well as effects upon your mood as well as family. Q4 – What if the test recommends that I require assistance, who can I turn to? A4 – Home Instead Senior Care New Braunfels provides in-home, non-medical senior care; or if possible you can request help from friends or family. Q5 – What else might the results of the test tell me? A5 – The results of the Stress Assessment Tool shall provide feedback about your family caregiving as well as tips to help maintain low levels of stress as well as general well-being. Elders as well as seniors in New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Seguin, as well as San Marcos desire to be healthy. Home Instead Senior Care offers more tips on behalf of aging seniors to age gracefully - Call us if you require personal assistance at residence in New Braunfels at (830) 624-8380.        http://gata.friendlinkup.com/2008/09/27/elder-home-care-new-braunfels-san-marcos-family-stress.html Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:19:45 -0400 gata