Roses are red, violets are blue, heart disease can affect loved ones and you, too. The most important event in February is not Valentine’s Day but Heart Awareness Day and Heart Disease Awareness month. Celebrate National Wear Red Day 2017 on February 3rd by handing out heart awareness ribbons instead of chocolates. This is…
The jury is still out on when to celebrate National Caregiver Appreciation Day. Some say the third week in February, others say mid-March, while more insist it’s in November. No matter what day you celebrate caregiver appreciation, one day is not enough to thank them for all they do. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time…
At Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers, we celebrated our 13 year anniversary this month. The first location was opened on January 4, 2004, three months after our founder and President of Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers, Chris Vito, came up with the idea. To celebrate our 13 year anniversary, here are 13 things we…
Any situation in life, bad or good, can always improve if you add a puppy. If dogs aren’t your thing, then add a kitten, bunny, or lizard. Whatever animal you chose as a companion for disabled family members, studies show their friendship provides numerous health benefits. Animals are a source of comfort, especially for…
Caregivers know the family member they care for better than anyone else. So when something starts to seem “off” about your disabled senior family member, trust your gut. Symptoms of mental disorders or physical illness might not be immediately apparent to other family members, friends, or even physicians. But if you start to notice a…
Are you looking for an alternative care option for your disabled loved one? Nursing homes and assisted living facilities have reputations for being impersonal or a “last stop.” Options for disabled adults who have grown out of the public school system are even bleaker. Finally, there is hope for special families looking for care options.…
Caregiver stress can shoot through the roof the more our elderly loved ones age. When you’re close to the situation, sometimes it might be hard to spot when your loved one needs more help than you can offer. Don’t be worried if you do spot these signs in your loved one; care for the elderly…
Do you ever feel as though you’re drowning in responsibility? Do you feel like you’re pedaling backward most days? Have you lost sight of your own hobbies and personal life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re probably in need of some assistance when it comes to caregiver support. Caregiver support is…
No one is more selfless than a caregiver. They make themselves available to their disabled loved ones and make adult disabled care their priority. But what about caregiver self care? Is there such a thing as care for the caregiver? Or is it just a caregiver myth? Here’s some advice for caregivers of elderly…
When society talks about assisting disabled and/or elderly family members, they often skip over the benefits of caregiving. It’s a shame, too, because studies show there are plenty of positive aspects of caregiving. We’re here to put the rumors to rest. If a family caretaker balances their duties with respite and plenty of support, the…
