Children aren’t the only ones who pipe up with “I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” Our older family members often feel the same way. As we age, the things that interested us in our younger years eithe...
Depression is much more than just feeling sad. It is a common but very serious mood disorder that often needs medical treatment. It can cause severe symptoms that affect how you think, feel, and handl...
Blood pressure can be seen as a barometer of overall health. Blood pressure typically increases with age, especially once one has passed middle age of 45 to 65. Somebody with high blood pressure is at...
As the magnificent colors of Spring are blooming and Summer is approaching, I’d like to talk to you about Respite Care. While this is the time of year when many are planning their vacations, car...
Time to spring forward, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead Sunday! With spring coming, birds will be singing, the sun getting warmer, the air smelling fresher. We are happier, feel healthier...
Guardian Angels of Home Health, Inc. is proud to announce a new service! We recognize the demands of taking care of your family. So we are introducing our Mother’s Helpers service. We will ...
That Thing We Don’t Talk About Have you ever heard the phrase, “The 200 pound gorilla in the room”? It’s a phrase that refers to a topic that nobody talks about, but it dominates everybody’s thoughts....
Over 30 million Baby Boomers are caregivers, providing countless hours of assistance to elderly parents at no charge. It is estimated that, using average hourly wages, the total amount of this uncompe...
Today we find ourselves raising our kids and caring for our parents at the same time. It is very common for our parents to want to stay in their own home and keep their independence. This leads to t...
Caregiving is not just about tending to physical health, there is an obligation to help with emotional and mental health as well. It’s important to know how to tend to emotional well-being to optimize...