By: Guide to Retirement Living Staff A personal response system (PRS), sometimes called a PERS (personal emergency response system) answers the need of many older Americans for both security and independence. Many organizations, including the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), encourage their use, but for the consumer choosing from among the many brands on the market, buying a PRS [...]
Adult Day Care Centers offer socialization, activities, and necessary daytime supervision for elderly adults. Seniors who are socially isolated or who need care and assistance can benefit from adult day care. Centers are an important option for family caregivers, who want to continue to care for their elderly relatives in their own home. The care and socialization offered at adult [...]
By: Patrick Tourian, owner of caregiver services from Synergy HomeCare in Austin, Texas Though caring for a loved one in need can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, it can also be one of the most challenging. That is certainly the case for those who seek help from Synergy HomeCare of Texas. As a leader in [...]
By: Dana Sanders When providing care to aging or disabled parents, many caregivers ignore the most important person involved in the caregiving process. “Who?” - you may ask? The answer might surprise you: The Caregiver. Many times caregivers get so wrapped up in attending to parent’s needs, trying to fit quality time with their own family into their schedule, and [...]
