Love is…Blog
Welcome to the Love is…Blog where you’ll find news, updates, and resources we hope you’ll find helpful.
The Truth About Senior Medication Management
One of the most important tasks of a caregiver is medication management. But for some of you reading this blog, you're not a caregiver. Your parent may be at that stage where they can still take care of themselves, but you see them slowing down, becoming more...
How to Combat Caregiver Burnout
Often, caring for a loved one in need is an all-consuming role that can become emotionally and mentally draining. If you're a caregiver for someone who has a debilitating condition such as dementia or is simply advanced in years, you may find yourself feeling less...
How to Help Your Aging Parents: 5 Tips for a Healthier Diet
If you care for an aging parent, you know how challenging it can be to provide the nutrients their body needs. Below, we'll discuss five tips to help your loved ones have nutritious meals even if living alone at home. 1.) Make Home-Cooked Meals As our parents...
Ask Questions!
Last week we were coming back from a conference in Maryland. On the drive back, we stopped to see some dear friends in our old home state. These friends had been our neighbors for seven years and had been adopted grandparents to our children. When we moved to...
Boxes of Love
For Valentines Day this year we decided to share a little love with our senior neighbors with a "Boxes of Love". The boxes were filled with items such as easy to make soup or baked good mixes, stationary, stamps, grocery gift cards, non-slip slipper socks, lip balm,...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving from Love is…!
Just Because
We receive a daily email from Proverbs 31 ministries and today's email brought tears to my eyes. Thought I would post it here for others to enjoy... Grace looked up from the old, worn photo album to see Richard the postman making his way through the cold to her...
The Alzheimers Epidemic…
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Exceeding Expectations
Every caregiver we have hired has passed our interview process with flying colors. They have glowing recommendations. They have exceptional work experience and are exemplary citizens. Each and every one has a heart to serve. So it would stand to reason that they would...
Agency, Registry or Independent Caregiver?
There are several options to choose from when deciding on non-medical home care...agencies, registries, and independent caregivers. The following information will help you to understand the differences between a professional home care agency and a registry or...