Caregiver Tips

May is National Stroke Month and it’s a great time to raise awareness and educate people about how to recognize a stroke.  Learn the BE FAST acronym on the flyer below to recognize the signs and help save lives! Ho’okele Caregivers Maui

An increasing number of seniors who have been hospitalized are being discharged directly to home.  Unfortunately, many families are not sure about what needs to be done once their loved one returns. A lot of planning and preparation is needed to

With the growing number of seniors who want to age in place, more families are stepping up to support them at home.  In fact, 35 million Americans provided care to an elderly family member in the last twelve months. Unfortunately, there are many

A common question that family members concerned about an elderly loved one ask is “When is the right time to get them some help?” The first reply is usually another question: “Do you currently have concerns about their health

Currently more than 53 million Americans care for a senior loved one.  They provide on average, 23 hours per week of care and most still work a full-time job. Balancing caregiving with work,  family and other activities can be challenging.

No group has been his harder by the pandemic of 2020 than seniors.  Social distancing has taken its toll on many of them.  Visits from family and friends stopped for most older people, leaving many feeling isolated. America is aging!  The baby

Care managers are often asked about the benefits of working with a home care agency versus hiring a private caregiver.  While working with an agency can cost a little more, there are some significant benefits to having a reputable home care

The holiday season is usually a joyful time of year. However, for those without family close by or isolated due to COVID-19 it can be lonely, and families may realize that their parent or loved one isn’t doing so well on their own.  Here are

COVID-19 has impacted everyone, especially the elderly population. Many seniors have found themselves cut off from the world, alone and isolated.  Sadly, they have stopped basic activities and visitations from friends and families have become

Resource: Caregivers.com/magazine By Cheryl Coppola RN, MSN, OCN Keeping Safe at Home with Chemotherapy As more and more chemotherapy is given in outpatient clinics and at home, it is extremely important that caregivers and patients understand