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Meet Our Newest Wellness Team Member: Katie Sells

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

We’re excited to have her join the Freedom Home Care team over at the Sheridan at Green Oaks. She has experience is a caregiver and is eager to start her new role. Q: What were you doing before starting with Freedom Home Care? A: My background has been in caregiving for the elderly. over 5 years.

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Is Being a Carer the Right Career For You?

Caregiver Support Services

It’s not always easy to know, as you may think that you are well suited to become a carer only to try caregiving and find that it is not a good fit. Therefore, you will want to think long and hard about whether caregiving could be the right career path for you. appeared first on Caregiver Support Services.

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Manager of the Month: Jaime Clifton

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Her first job was in a long term care facility, where she cared for the elderly and those who were sick. I loved getting a return smile from someone I was taking care of and being there to holding someone’s hand during the end of life. “I loved everything about it,” she said.

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Mental Health Awareness – Elder Care in Rockville, MD

Comfort Home Care

Why Is Mental Health Important in Seniors Almost one in five seniors aged 60 or older suffer from a mental health concern. Anxiety, depression, and dementia are the most common mental health conditions among seniors, especially those living alone or without caregivers.

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Boredom and Dementia Patients

Hope Hospice

In most cases, caregivers (often, family members) are at a loss of how to provide dementia-related care. Dementia symptoms have changed the relationship between caregiver and loved one, and it’s common to feel at a loss of what to do. Why do boredom and loneliness top the list? And that’s the problem. Mom or Dad is still here.

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The Pros of Home Health Care Over Assisted Living

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

It is easier for family and friends to visit elderly loved ones at home than at a hospital or assisted living. Relief for family caregivershome health aides can help with bathing, dressing, and other daily tasks. This relieves some of the burden placed on family caregivers. Teams are screened and trained.