An LHCSA stands for licensed home care services agency. This is for people who have Medicaid. LHCSA helps them choose the specific kind of care they want themselves or their loved ones to receive. It stands out in terms of the fact that it is accessible to a larger number of people. Through such agencies, […]
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5 Ways to Help a Caregiver
Being a caregiver is an extremely stressful job! Here are 5 ways you can help the wonderful caregivers in your life.
5 Tips for First Time Caregivers
There comes a time in most people’s lives where we are responsible for others’ care and well-being. When we are young, caregiving might be for younger siblings or a babysitting job in the neighborhood. As we get older, the responsibility may expand to children of our own, aging parents or relatives, or a sick loved […]
Coping with Alzheimer’s: Communication Strategies for Caretakers
Loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s understandably feel vulnerable. Depending on the extent of the illness, they may not have a full grasp of where they are or what is happening around them. Memory loss not only leaves people in a state of anxiety and fear but has devastating consequences on relationships. Warm and caring communications […]
Safe Caregiving During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has reshaped the way we live our lives. Over the last few weeks we have witnessed alarming increases in the rate of infection and deaths across the United States due to the Pandemic. The numbers have been increasing in New York State as well. Therefore it is vital to continue practicing healthy behaviors to […]