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How to Discuss the Topic of Home Care with a Senior
Last week, we highlighted some common signs that your parent needs home care. You may notice some of these signs when you see your parent over the holidays. But once you realize that the time is nearing when you’ll need help from Mom or Dad, you’ll need to have a meaningful discussion with them. How…
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 MoreIs a Private Caregiver or a Home Care Agency the Best Home Care Option for You?
When it comes to arranging home care for you or a loved one, you’ll have a few different options to consider. One of the first decisions that you’ll need to make is to determine if hiring a private caregiver or working with a home care agency is the right option for you. Not sure? We’ll…
Read MoreCahoon Care’s Participation in the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
We had a great day at the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Not only did we raise almost $5K as a team, but the walk itself raised over $350K. That funding will help support Alzheimer’s care and research, so hopefully a cure for this disease can be found. Cahoon Care was there not only to…
Read MoreJoin Cahoon Care at the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
At Cahoon Care, we specialize in providing quality care to seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our caregivers receive specialized training, and between our experience and our customized care plans, we can ensure that each senior with Alzheimer’s receives home care services tailored to their individual and evolving needs. We’ve seen how Alzheimer’s affects seniors and…
Read MoreHow Home Care Can Help Your Entire Family
At Cahoon Care, we offer home care for seniors, but the truth is that our home care services often help entire families. Seniors themselves clearly benefit from the services, but so do the family members who had been caring for them, as well as their other family members. When you invest in home care, you’re…
Read More5 Strategies for Coping with Caregiver Burnout
Last week we discussed 10 signs of caregiver burnout that you need to be aware of. Burnout can happen when the emotional and physical demands of caregiving become too much for you. If you recognized some of those signs of burnout in yourself, then it’s time to change the situation. 5 Strategies That Can Help…
Read More10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout to Watch Out For
Caring for a senior, especially when that senior is a loved one, is a challenging task. Not only is caregiving physically demanding, but there’s a high degree of stress and an emotional factor involved, too. Because caregiving is so challenging, caregiver burnout is a very real possibility. This psychological condition is caused by stress, and…
Read MoreWe’ve Moved!
We have moved our Massachusetts office to a new fantastic space that isn’t too far from our old office. Now, Cahoon Care Associates is located at 133 Washington Street, Norwell, MA. While we loved our old office, it was time to move on to bigger and better spaces, and 133 Washington Street has that and more.…
Read MoreHow a Home Caregiver Can Help Keep Seniors Safe
There are many reasons to hire a home caregiver for a senior loved one. Home caregivers can help to relieve you of some of the stresses of caregiving, and can be with your loved one during times when you aren’t available. But home caregivers do more than just provide care – they can actually help…
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