by Bluebird Homecare | May 22, 2020 | Blog, Caregivers
Having a caregiver in your home can be an unbelievably rewarding experience. Depending on the level of care your loved one needs, your home caregiver might provide basic to moderate support from household chores and errands to hygiene help and more involved care. They...
by Bluebird Homecare | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog, Caregivers, caregiving strategies, in-home care
Homecare is critical for older patients who need a little more help each day. But for the patient — or the patient’s family — it can be a hard transition. Welcoming someone new into your home and life can be hard to get used to. It might even leave you asking how to...
by Bluebird Homecare | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog, Caregivers, caregiving strategies
About 43.5 million adults – or 1 in 3 – offer unpaid, informal caregiving in the US according to the Family Caregiver Alliance. Being a caregiver can be an extremely difficult and exhaustive task, especially if it’s done alongside other responsibilities such as work...
by Bluebird Homecare | Jan 25, 2019 | Blog, Caregivers
Being a family caregiver is a full-time job that can take a toll on a person. A majority of caregivers focus so much on their loved one that they forget to take care of themselves — and this oversight can have a major impact on them physically, mentally,...
by Bluebird Homecare | May 29, 2018 | Blog, Caregivers, elder care
Sleep disorders are prevalent among the elderly, affecting almost 50% of those age 60 and older. However, disturbed sleep is not a normal part of the aging process. Characterized by an inability to fall or stay asleep, insomnia is the most common sleep disorder among...
by Bluebird Homecare | May 15, 2018 | Blog, Caregivers, elder care, independent living
The changing seasons affect all of us, but they have an especially profound impact on the elderly. Seniors currently account for 13% of the US population, and their numbers are on the rise, so addressing the healthcare needs of this group is becoming increasingly...
