Holidays
Ways for Caregivers to Deal with Difficult Family Members Over the Holidays
Though the holidays can be merry and bright, they can also be stressful and overwhelming for some. This can be especially true when you’re a caregiver of an older adult and have difficult or insensitive family members who show up with unrealistic expectations. Caregivers often run into these types of scenarios over the holidays: They…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Parents about Getting In-Home Care
If you visit your aging parents over the holidays, you may notice a considerable decline in their capabilities and realize it might be time to bring in some at-home care. However, this could be a susceptible topic for them, so it is important to approach the conversation correctly and at the right time. Here are…
Read MoreHow to Talk with Aging Parents About Their Financial Affairs
‘Tis the season to see family members that you may not be around the rest of the year. If your aging parents live out of state and the holidays are the only time you see them, you may realize this year that the time has come to have some potentially difficult conversations. The most awkward…
Read More5 Holiday Warning Signs Your Parent Needs Home Care
Returning home for the holidays is a nostalgic time, giving you a chance to reunite with your family members in person. If it’s been a while since you’ve seen Mom or Dad, though, you may notice some concerning changes in their behavior, their well being, or even in the upkeep of their house. Since the…
Read MoreCelebrating Your Independence!
Cahoon Care Associates wishes you a safe and very happy Independence Day holiday. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to shout from the rooftops how happy it makes us when our Clients can maintain their independence by living at home with the help of our extraordinary caregivers. Our caregivers‘ caliber is…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day!
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and Cahoon Care Associates would like to wish all the Dads and Grand-Dads out there a very Happy Father’s Day. We’d also like to offer a few gift ideas that will make the day extra special: 1) Time Together The number one gift that you can give him…
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