Posts by Perry C. Doc Alleva
When Your Full-Time Job Leaves Little Time to Help Mom, Home Care Is a Better Option
Your elderly mother was recently hospitalized. It was a bit of a shock to get the phone call. You rushed over there and after a few hours of tension and anxiety, you were a bit relieved to find out it was nothing serious. This time. You were advised by her doctor that she should have…
Read MoreReading and Connecting Helps Us Recharge, and It Can Provide Valuable Insight for the Average Family Caregiver
Do you like to read? Millions of Americans still do, even though many of us have shifted from traditional books we hold in our hands and flip the pages to e-books and other downloadable formats. Reading offers us an opportunity to slow down, relax, and unwind. For a family caregiver who is feeling overwhelmed with…
Read MoreBreathing Difficulties Can and Often Do Increase the Risk of a Hospital Readmission
While Sarah was still in the hospital, she was quite surprised that her doctor seemed so intent on ensuring she had proper care and support once she was discharged. She had been in the hospital before and didn’t remember this level of attention to detail, as she described it to her adult daughter. Her doctor…
Read MoreThere’s No Magic Wand to Wave When an Aging Parent Struggles at Home, but You Don’t Have to Fight This Battle Alone
We don’t want to see people we care about beginning to struggle. Yet, if your parent is getting older, when he or she begins struggling to get up and down stairs, when tending to their own home maintenance becomes an issue, or when they call on you for help more frequently because you live just…
Read MoreCaring for a Veteran with PTSD Can Be Challenging, and When It’s Your Spouse or Adult Child, Home Care Is an Option
There could be a number of reasons why a veteran begins dealing with PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder can be caused by a wide range of factors, not the least of which are emotional challenges they faced during active combat. For those who may be supporting a spouse or even an adult child who served in…
Read MoreThree Reasons Why Safety for Some Seniors Is Compromised, Even When They Appear Fully Capable of Tending to Their Own Care
It’s relatively easy to understand why seniors may face more difficult circumstances as they age. The body begins to break down as people get older. This transition from peak physical fitness and strength begins to occur in our 30s, progresses through the 40s and 50s, and begins to accelerate from the 60s onward. When a…
Read MoreTechnology Is Helping to Improve Alzheimer’s Care
Technology is advancing in every facet of life. It’s also helping to improve quality of care and support for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. For family caregivers, technology can be a wonderful asset, but it can also be a great idea for those who have realized the benefits of home care…
Read More3 Ways to Support a Senior Following a Hospital Stay for Pneumonia
Pneumonia is serious business. Whether a person is a strong, healthy, younger adult, an infant, or a senior, it can be potentially fatal. The older a person is, the more dangerous it can certainly be. When a senior has been hospitalized due to pneumonia, when they are being discharged, that’s a good sign. It means…
Read MoreThe Last Time You Had a Home-Cooked Meal Was … You Can’t Remember, and That’s a Good Sign You Need Help as a Caregiver
You don’t think of yourself as a caregiver. After all, you’re taking care of your spouse. You got married and took vows that you would be there for each other in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, for richer or poorer. You took those vows seriously and this is just part of…
Read MoreNot All Home Care Options Will Be Ideal for All Seniors
Home care is a great asset for disabled adults and seniors who need assistance. While most people assume that elderly men and women who rely on home care require physical support to get around, some hire aides for companionship or maybe transportation options every once in a while. It all depends on specific needs, but…
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