Hillendale Home Care Blog
Imagine how it would feel to awaken in a strange place, not being able to remember how you got there or even what your name is. Complete disorientation quickly develops into anger and fear, and you...
Millions of people in America are struggling with the question of whether their senior parents are able to cover the cost for long-term care. Senior finances can be a sensitive subject matter, and...
If a person you love happens to be diagnosed with dementia, your top worries are most likely his or her safety and wellbeing. Fortunately, with a small number of modifications throughout the house,...
If your child developed a high fever, who would you call? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have the number programmed on their phone for the pediatrician they have carefully chosen to manage the...
Did you ever walk into work or a get-together with friends and have someone say to you with great concern, “You look so tired! Are you feeling OK!” Although you may have been feeling perfectly fine...
Let’s face it: many of us delay going to the doctor’s office. It could be somewhat uncomfortable, and downright distressing when something is wrong and we’re facing the prospect of an undesirable...
Incontinence is often an awkward issue for those who experience it. The preconception behind the condition frequently contributes to individuals having either a lack of facts or a belief in some...
The senior population of this country is growing rapidly. As the Baby Boomer generation reaches their senior years, it is important that society becomes more aware of the challenges facing seniors....
Everybody loves going on vacation. For many people, the planning in anticipation of the trip is a tremendous amount of the fun. If you are planning a family vacation, a vacation countdown chain is...
You never get too old to love your father. When you become the family caregiver of your aging father you may find yourself struggling with your identity as both a child and a home care provider....
A caregiver is a person who has the task of providing care services to an aging adult or a person with special. This can be in a hospital, a home or an assisted living facility. A caregiver is...