The majority of independent, assisted, and memory care communities have established strict no visitor policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, with end-of-life compassion visitation as the rare exception, leaving many families to weigh the decision whether to bring mom or dad temporarily home. Companion care can help address these changes during the COVID-19 crisis. For an
Dear families and friends: Angel Companions is actively monitoring the progression of the coronavirus, COVID-19, to ensure that we have the most accurate and latest information on the threat of the virus. As this situation continues to develop rapidly, and as new cases are identified in our communities, our protocols will be adjusted as needed.
The doctor said that your parent’s attitude and personality might seem different as his or her dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis progresses. But up until now, it has just been the little things – forgetting to take medication, dropping words, sleeping more. But this week, things have escalated. He’s not sleeping; her anxiety level seems up,
Whether the diagnosis is Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, behavior undeniably changes and resistance is inevitable. What were once regular daily habits, routines, and tasks may be now seen as stilted or repetitively performed. Or, in the case of personal hygiene, for example, they may be stubbornly avoided. Changes in a loved one’s behavior,
For any family member who lives an hour or more away from their aging parent, running to the pharmacy for a missed prescription or to the bank to reconcile confusing account entries is inconvenient, yes. And, for those living beyond a manageable drive, calls like this are guilt and anxiety-producing. Whether mom and dad are
When a cherished loved one passes away, memories and grief reach far beyond the family tree. As Angel Companions’ case managers and caregivers, we are there as life is released. The final weeks of life further tighten family and caregiver bonds. We ease stressful schedules, work, and life commitments. We sit in vigil as they
For nearly a decade, single mom and companion caregiver Shemere Perry has tended to others, many among whose body’s last breaths were imminent. Beyond compassion, it takes a specific form of courage to remain at the bedside of the dying. Shemere knows this walk toward the finality of life intimately. She, too, is at risk
As a Caregiver, Here’s How to Properly Care for Your Parents (And Yourself) at Home There are currently around 43.5 million caregivers providing unpaid care across the United States. Of these, approximately 34.2 million are caring for an adult age 50 or older. If you are currently the primary caregiver for your mom, dad, or
What can a Caregiver do to help aging parents? There will come a day in many of our lives in which we’ll face a difficult truth: Our beloved parents don’t require round-the-clock medical care — but they’re no longer able to care for themselves safely and effectively at home. We will face a tough decision:
How Can Respite Care Help Your Family? When a loved one is ill or needs a lot of hands-on care, respite care is a powerful way to take a break — without reducing the quality of the care your loved one receives. However, many caretakers don’t even know respite care is an option. Read on
