Power of Attorney for Aging Parents
“Do I need to have Power of Attorney for aging parents?” In short, yes. Having a Power of Attorney (POA) is kind of like having a will— while it’s not legally required, having one in place will make loved ones lives much easier should something happen that renders the holder incapable of making decisions for…
Our Book Recommendations for Alzheimer Caregivers
The Nursing Team owner, Kathleen Chastain is an avid reader, so we asked her to share her book recommendations for Alzheimer caregivers. They’re definitely worth checking out. “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant” by Roz ChastWhen I was neck deep in taking care of my Mom who was at that point in the earlier…
Reflections on 2020
Have you written your reflections on 2020? Whenever we encounter a season of life that has been particularly challenging, we like to reflect on what we’ve learned and make sure it has a positive ripple effect on our lives moving forward. So what have we learned? A lot. Lesson #1: There’s no perfect time to…
The Power of Pet Therapy!
Admittedly, we are dog lovers at The Nursing Team and highly believe in the power of Pet Therapy. It’s borderline spiritual — the way a calm dog can snuggle up next to you and melt your worries away, make you feel loved and simply be that “best friend” when you need one most. Pet therapy…
Consider Post-Surgery Home Care Help
When most people think of home care, they think of aging seniors needing assistance with daily tasks but they don’t often consider post-surgery home care help. Home care is also essential in supporting ANYONE after an invasive surgery. There are countless post-surgical situations where home care could provide much needed assistance and relief to patients…
Top Questions to Ask A Home Care Agency
Inviting someone into your home to care for yourself or a loved one, whether they are visiting a house or an assisted living center, is a very big decision, so it’s important to ask the right questions when interviewing a home care agency. Use this as a helpful guide in your discussion. 1. How are…
