Healthier Lifestyles for Seniors
There are many benefits to living a healthy lifestyle with your aging loved ones. We are already experiencing changes in our mental, physical, and psychological states, so prioritizing a healthy lifestyle in order to alleviate pain and stress later in life is a huge...FAQ: Rapid At-Home Tests
As we keep an eye on the Omricon variant and recent surge, we are all looking for ways to safely determine if we are sick. While there are many ways to test for COVID, at-home tests have been on the rise since they have been shipped out to households by USPS and...Key Things to Remember When Caring for the Elderly
When you begin your guardianship for an aging person or loved one, you may begin to look internally for what you would need if you were ever in need of care. There are key things that all guardians and those in care of the elderly should remember so that they can...Older Adults, Mental Health and the Ongoing Pandemic
In the face of the ongoing pandemic, and the uncertainty that it provides, mental health and self-care is as important as it has ever been. According to the CDC, the most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as...Powers of Attorney as a least restrictive alternative to Guardianship
Many factors help you determine the best course of action when you’re planning care based on age- based decline. Guardianship removes rights from incapacitated seniors aggressively, but it may be the term you’re most familiar with. If you’re uncovering challenges in planning and family care, this is not your only route.
As a caregiver, there are less restrictive options available to you in lieu of guardianship. In this blog from Grable Martin, we find some options to explore with you. As they note, “Texas courts have shown a reluctance to establish guardianships without sufficient evidence that less restrictive alternatives are inadequate to protect and provide for the needs of the incapacitated person”.
Long Distance Care Giving for the Holidays
With the COVID-19 virus raging across the United States and the holiday season in full-swing, many long-distance caregivers are having to make difficult decisions about family traditions and gatherings. We’ve included CDC recommendations for going to and hosting a party, as well as ideas on how to keep the holiday spirit alive long-distance. For help navigating these difficult situations in the Austin, Texas area contact arrangeCARE today.
The Caregiver’s Experience
Today, more than one in five Americans are caregivers, having provided care to an adult or child with special needs at some point in the past 12 months. There are varying levels of difficulty with each caregiver’s role, and with the growing population of caregivers this means more individuals need support dealing with physical, emotional, or financial stress. If this sounds like your situation, arrangeCARE is here to support you.
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