by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Jul 10, 2021 | Blog
In a previous column we talked about the challenges of being a long-distance caregiver. The subject matter dealt with knowing as much as possible when the caregiver is not local. One key component that should be added to the list of things a long-distance caregiver...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog
Caregiving in-person can be physically exhausting. Caregiving long distance can be mentally tortuous. When you are responsible for a loved one (or feel you should be) and you cannot see first-hand what the situation is, it can be very stressful. You may call and your...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Jun 20, 2021 | Blog
In these busy times, it is easy to get caught up in the routines and not remember the details. Medical information for an older person can be critical at certain times when it is least convenient to locate it. It is relatively easy to be prepared. When an urgency...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Jun 10, 2021 | Blog
Everyone is familiar with arthritis. But few really understand it. Arthritis is not a single disease. It is an informal way to refer to joint pain or joint disease. The term is so wide-ranging that the Arthritis Foundation says it actually refers to more than 100...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | May 30, 2021 | Blog
Polypharmacy is defined as “taking multiple medications for a variety of conditions.” There are millions of seniors in this situation today. Medication management is an important issue for seniors and their families. Failure to properly manage medications can...
