Do you have a loved one who is now bedridden? In today’s post, I am going to talk about 7 ways you can provide excellent care of your bedridden loved one. 7 ways to take excellent care of your bedridden loved one Personal hygiene is a must Personal hygiene is an absolute must when youLeer Más
“Check on your friends who are caring for their aging parents. We are not okay.” This was a post a Facebook friend of mine created recently. This friend is in her late twenties and is currently caring for her parents. Her statement made me sad, however, her situation is very common. According to the NationalLeer Más
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, more than 40 million people provide unpaid care for their loved ones each year. If you have a friend who is a caregiver, then you already know by now that they are worth 1000 gifts for all the work they do. But that would cost us a lot soLeer Más
Our feet carry us our entire lives. On top of that, as we age, various health problems arise-diabetes, joint problems, heart issues-to name a few. It is therefore no wonder that people develop problems with their feet in their old age. As a family caregiver, one of the best things you can do for anLeer Más
If you’re a caregiver, then you’re no stranger to stress. The pressure of taking care of an elderly loved one who has a chronic illness causes stress. And the cost of making sure your loved one is getting the best care possible can be stressful as well. But perhaps you are the person who experiencesLeer Más
If you’ve read our blog long enough, you know we are advocates for caregivers. Around half of all the content we put out is to help you as a caregiver provide your loved ones with the best care. But let’s be honest, even human angels like you make mistakes sometimes. And in today’s post, weLeer Más
So you want to hire a professional caregiver for your loved one? But you are not sure what to expect? Or what to look out for? In today’s post, I am going to outline nine things you can look out for when you are choosing a home care agency. 9 things to look out forLeer Más
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a caregiver, we realize that the responsibility can be tasking on your mental health. It is therefore important that you take care of yourself as a caregiver. Over the last year or so, we have written several posts on this blog to help caregivers thrive in their role.Leer Más
Over the last two years, we have worked really hard to come to you with information-packed posts that will help you become a better caregiver. In today’s post, I am aggregating our best posts on care-giving. At Green Tree Home Care, our goal is to provide you and your loved ones with a memorable caregiverLeer Más
I know. Getting more sleep when you are a caregiver is hard. There is no doubt about it. However, taking care of yourself as a caregiver is crucial if you are going to provide the very best care to your loved ones. Care-giving is stressful. A good night’s sleep helps to reduce that stress. InLeer Más
