Each month, Extension of You caregivers participate in ongoing training. One of those trainings covers activities of daily living—known as ADLs in healthcare lingo. They are everyday tasks that we must do to take care of ourselves. Most of us complete these activities without even thinking about them: bathing, eating, putting our clothes on, going to the bathroom, and moving from one place to another (known as transferring). These are not routine … [Read more...]
What Kind of Caregiving Do I Need? Two Types of Home Care Explained
Did You Know? Home Care may be one of the best kept secrets. How many people understand just what caregiving is? What—is that someone who comes in and does small repairs on your house? I've actually received responses like that when talking about my job. I'm surprised, but not offended, that so many people are unfamiliar with the benefits and services of home care. Many who have heard of it really don't understand what kind of caregiving options … [Read more...]
