Posts by Michelle DeFilippis
Psoriasis: What Treatments Work Best?
Caregiver in Reston VA: Most people develop psoriasis between 15 and 35, but it can develop in those older and younger. Per Healthline, upwards of 7.5 million people in the U.S. have the skin condition.
Read MoreFall Foliage Week: Family Fun with Aging Grandparents
Home Health Care in McLean VA: There’s something magical about the fall season—the air turns crisp, the gardens are bursting with fruits and vegetables and the once-green leaves turn to brilliant colors. People young and old get excited about autumn activities.
Read MoreIs it Time for You to Take a Break from Caregiving?
Home Care Services in Reston VA: There are signs that you’re about to burn out as a caregiver, but if you ignore them, you might find yourself facing serious health repercussions. You might also be leaving your aging adult in the lurch.
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Ways to Find the Triggers Behind Challenging Behaviors?
Elderly Care in Reston VA: When you’re trying to figure out the whys of your elderly family member’s challenging behaviors, you might feel as if there’s just no way to know. But it turns out that you have more clues than you think.
Read MoreBenefits of Vacations for Family Caregivers
Homecare in Arlington VA: Everyone needs to take a break from their job once in a while, but when you are a family caregiver, it can be really difficult to find time for a real vacation. Elderly loved ones that need a family caregiver are often in a position where they cannot get through their daily activities on their own and they need the support and care of another person.
Read MoreShould You Engage in Therapeutic Lying?
Home Health Care in Fairfax VA: Family caregivers that provide elderly care to loved ones with dementia are often put into the position of either presenting the truth or going along with an alternate reality. The practice of telling fibs to those with dementia, for their own good, is known as therapeutic lying.
Read MoreImproving Home Safety and Accessibility on Your Parent’s Stairs
Homecare in Falls Church VA: It is an unfortunate reality that many elderly adults struggle with mobility and balance issues that make it difficult for them to utilize stairways safely and effectively. As a family caregiver, it is important that you are ready to help your senior in support of a lifestyle that is active, engaged, and fulfilling as they age in place.
Read MoreCan You Protect Your Senior from Identity Theft?
Senior Care in Herndon VA: Each year millions of people fall victim to identity theft. This form of crime can be very difficult to detect until it has already had detrimental effects. These are steps you can take to protect your parent.
Read MoreFive Fun Craft Projects for Someone With Arthritis
Elder Care in Falls Church VA: Arthritis makes it hard to handle many everyday tasks and movements. Here are some fun craft projects that seniors with arthritis may enjoy.
Read MoreIs My Elderly Loved-One Suffering From Sciatica?/Senior Care
Homecare in Fairfax VA: Many seniors experience regular aches and pains, however, sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve is compressed or pinched, which can interfere with daily life. Many seniors and family caregivers are not familiar with sciatica, and therefore don’t quite understand what it is, what causes it and how to treat it.
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