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The Out-of-the-Box, Creative Dementia Care Activities You Need to Try
These unique dementia care activities will have you and the person you love enjoying life more fully!
Caring for someone with dementia is unlike any other responsibility... Read More »
Happy National Caregivers Day!
Today, February 20, we celebrate a most amazing group of people. Happy National Caregivers Day!
For over 32 years, Hired Hands Homecare has had the privilege to work alongside the... Read More »
Tips to Ease Financial Concerns After a Dementia Diagnosis
Learn how to ease financial concerns after a dementia diagnosis in someone you love.
With so much attention focused on medications, medical appointments, safety concerns, and the... Read More »
How Physical Activity in Dementia and Heart Disease Looks Different
Learn what physical activity in dementia and heart disease should look like.
You may notice that movement doesn’t come as naturally as it once did. Exercises that... Read More »
What It’s Really Like Living With Both a Heart Condition and Dementia
When someone you love is living with both a heart condition and dementia, some of the symptoms can overlap.
Some changes don’t arrive with a clear explanation.... Read More »
We “Aughta” Celebrate Loata!
Greetings!
The Holidays are over, and we need to catch up on celebrating some outstanding Caregivers! Let’s roll!
First, please join us in raising our glasses high to Loata! Hired Hands... Read More »
Talking to a Loved One With Cancer Without Saying the Wrong Thing
Talking to a loved one with cancer often means learning how to listen, pause, and simply show up.
Talking to a loved one with cancer can stop... Read More »
Your Guide to Better Family Communication in Caregiving
Family communication in caregiving can either ease tension or fuel it, depending on how conversations are handled.
Family communication in caregiving often starts with good intentions and... Read More »
Why You Should Be Placing Limits on Your Caregiving Responsibilities
Placing limits on your caregiving responsibilities isn’t easy, but it’s vitally important for both you and the person in your care.
When you’re supporting someone day after... Read More »
Subtle Changes in an Older Parent’s Life and What They Mean for Caregivers
Looking for little changes in an older parent’s life is key to ensuring they’re receiving the right level of care and preventing serious problems.
Aging rarely announces... Read More »
Conditions That Mimic Dementia and Why You Need to Watch For Them
Understanding conditions that mimic dementia can help you find answers and treatments you might not otherwise consider.
When someone you love begins showing symptoms like confusion, memory... Read More »
Balancing Work and Caregiving Without Losing Yourself in the Process
Balancing work and caregiving becomes easier when you have the right tools, support, and mindset.
Balancing work and caregiving can feel like a tug-of-war between two parts... Read More »
