Watching a loved one enter the final chapters of their life can be a heavy experience, but it doesn’t have to be. Providing care for the elderly can be an opportunity to empower your loved ones while honoring and celebrating their life. Senator John Hoeven said, “Caring for seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who …
Elderly Care
Caring for the elderly is a wonderful opportunity for everyone involved.
Valuing Those Before Us My grandfather provided many years of service to his family and the Southern Colorado area. His love for Jesus and his family has inspired me to lead in a similar way. Whether he was teaching my siblings and I about meeting my grandmother or recalling a story of how he faced …
If you ask me what kind of car my brother has, I’d say, “Hmmm…it’s blue.” If you ask my dad, he’d smile with joy and say, “It’s a 1969 Dodge Super Bee with a 440 engine.” What does that have to do with hospice home care? I think that there are a lot of people …
There are mistakes to avoid, history to learn, joy to share and memories to be made. And we can only benefit from joining hands with those who have already braved the journey before us.
We may never feel fully equipped to handle death, even as believers looking forward to our heavenly destination. However, like any other challenge, the end of life can be a beautiful, healing experience when entrusted to God.
Eldercare is an unfamiliar season of life for both adult children and parents. So, what’s next? How do we handle this new season of life with grace?
Studies by the American Public Human Services Association found that nearly half a million people were victims of elder abuse in their homes.
Many nursing home residents have friends or family nearby who visit them. However, some occupants live in a state of social isolation.
Dementia strikes without regard for physical health or prior intelligence. This often creates fear and anxiety.
