by Irish Referral Agency | Aug 10, 2020 | News
There are hundreds of thousands of loving family members whose primary responsibility every day is to take care of those who need them to survive. They are most often elderly parents, but sometimes more extended branches of the family tree. Knowing that meeting the...
by Irish Referral Agency | Jul 30, 2020 | News
Keeping those we love safe is among our highest priorities. And, since falling is the leading cause of injury among the 65+ age category, consider a few of the most common causes of falling and work toward eliminating them. Household Obstacles. Eliminating obstacles...
by Irish Referral Agency | Jul 21, 2020 | News
The discharge procedure at a hospital is an established process. Sometimes, however, the process is so routinized that patients and their families assume that they have been told everything they need to know. On the hospital side, they may assume that patients and...
by Irish Referral Agency | Jul 10, 2020 | News
Many families struggle to afford the care that their older loved ones need. The alternatives boil down to living at home and having the necessary help come, using the services of nursing homes or moving to an assisted living facility. By any measure, when possible,...
by Irish Referral Agency | Jun 29, 2020 | News
We most often hear the acronym PTSD as it relates to those returning from the stresses of battle in a time of war. As a caregiver for an older adult, you may have recognized some similarities in your own emotional response to your situation. They are similar in many...
by Irish Referral Agency | Jun 15, 2020 | News
When caring for a loved one that is exhibiting “different” behavior, it may be helpful to understand the characteristics of dementia as opposed to less serious behaviors that are associated with natural aging. If the older adult in your care exhibits one or more of...
by Irish Referral Agency | May 30, 2020 | News
Sadly, seniors are especially vulnerable to fraud. While fraud affects over 25 million people per year if you are older than 60, you are at an increased risk of being a target. Fraud comes in many forms. Some con artists sell fake products and services by email or...
by Irish Referral Agency | May 20, 2020 | News
Many seniors receive therapy at home for various physical, occupational, speech or cognitive issues. Are they ever “done”? How much is “enough”? The answer to this question clearly varies from person-to-person, but the simplest answer comes from the recipient. If...
by Irish Referral Agency | May 10, 2020 | News
Given a choice, most elders do not want to leave their homes as they age. They understand their “space” and want to stay in it. But, aging in place requires acceptance and accommodation. Sometimes it works out, but it can be challenging. Some seniors stubbornly...
by Irish Referral Agency | Apr 30, 2020 | News
The challenges of taking care of an ill or disabled loved one can place significant stress on a family caregiver. Unfortunately, dealing with daily stress makes caregivers susceptible to health issues themselves. Caregivers often exhibit signs of stress such as high...
