Building a patient-caregiver relationship is not just a crucial aspect of healthcare delivery: it makes the caregiver’s duties less stressful and more efficient. Besides, it has a significant impact on the well-being of both parties...
Read moreHow can I Balance Caring for My Elderly Family Member with My Other Responsibilities, such as Work or caring for Children?
Millions of people worldwide provide support for their elderly family members. Studies show that caregivers often experience a range of emotions, including stress, exhaustion, and guilt for having a lack of time for caring for elderly parents. In...
Read moreHow Can I Ensure My Loved One Receives High-quality Care and is Treated with Respect and Dignity in Their Later Years?
Do you care for an elderly one? Want to ensure they get the needed respect and dignity in care? Do you need vital examples of treating patients with dignity and respect? If your answer is yes, you are on the right track! The needs of the seniors...
Read moreWhat are the Harmful Effects of Depression on the Elderly?
Depression in the elderly is a common topic. Statistics show that around 7% of people over the age of 60 worldwide experience depression. Stress has a significant impact on the health and well-being of elderly people. As people age, they may...
Read more5 Ways to Make Your Home Dementia Friendly
Have you ever taken care of someone with dementia at home? If yes, you will know that sometimes it can be tricky and require a well-developed approach and deep knowledge. However, with proper support, resources, and a dementia-friendly...
Read moreWhat Should You Look for in a Live-in Carer?
A significant percentage of the world’s population consists of elderly individuals. Statistics show that by 2050 the number of people aged 65 and over will reach 1.5 billion. The elderly play a crucial role in our lives. Sometimes, we don’t...
Read more5 Ways to Help Boost Self-Confidence in Seniors
Have your seniors ever experienced issues with self-confidence? Do you know that it is essential to mental health and well-being? Studies from WHO show that more than one in four older adults experience some type of mental health issue. Low...
Read moreHow to Get Ready Emotionally to Put Your Parent in a Nursing Home
Putting a parent into a nursing home in the UK is not the easiest decision for the family. However, sometimes families have to do it to provide the needed parents care. Nursing homes offer a wide range of services and resources, including 24-hour...
Read moreWays to Deal with Challenging Behaviour in Dementia
Ways to Deal with Challenging Behaviour in Dementia We all want our loved ones to live a better life. However, ageing comes with a variety of challenges, and one of them is dementia. As a progressive and irreversible clinical syndrome of...
Read more5 Ways to Help Seniors During the Holidays
5 Ways to Help Seniors During the Holidays Winter holidays came to an end. It is the period when you get a chance to learn more about the needs of the elderly and their emotional wellness. Due to some experience, you will prepare yourself...
Read moreMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year from River Garden Home Care
From all of us here at River Garden Home Care, we would like to wish you all the absolute best for Christmas and the New Year 2023.
Read moreMajor Signs Older People Need Home Care Services
Major Signs Older People Need Home Care Services When we are children, our parents tend to go above and beyond to ensure that we live in a safe and healthy home. As you get older you may notice that your elderly parents start to slow...
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