CAREjourney Blog

October is the month you start to see posted signs stating, “Flu Shot Available.”  So, are you getting the shot? Are you at risk to get the dreaded flu?  Should you be vaccinated? For our family, the answer to these questions is always “YES!”  We had to quarantine our house years ago when the flu [...]

The break is over and it’s time for the kids to go back to school.  Sounds like a great plan.  But back to school also means more after school activities, juggling schedules and arranging car pools.  Meanwhile, you are still the family caregiver for your aging loved one.  Needless to say, your calendar is full [...]

As I write this, the temperature in Dallas, Texas continues to rise above 100 degrees for the last few weeks.  I have seen my car thermometer hit 115 degrees.  Needless to say, our family summer activities are planned around the heat. Record summer heat temperatures have been set across the United States.  You can be [...]

We are excited about the many happenings on CAREjourney.com.  You have not heard much from us lately.  But, you have been on our minds.  We have been creating your site for your CAREjourney. CareGivers can now register and complete the online assessment in preparation for our launch.  Soon, those needing care will be utilizing the [...]

Going to the doctor can be quite stressful.  But when you are taking your parents to the doctor, the stress factor is off the charts!  As with other aspects of caring for your parents, going to the doctor can take on its on dynamic.  In order to alleviate some of the stress, here are a [...]

Memorial Day…some see it as a carefree holiday to swim and barbeque on the grill. Others see it as a celebration of life, a day to remember lives lost as men and women have fought and protected our country.   Many of us have loved ones who are serving or have served in the military.  For [...]

A consistent challenge caregivers face is encouraging good nutrition, or just making sure  the person they are caring is eating a healthy meal.  Individuals being cared for may not be motivated or even want to eat.  It is important to make sure there is not a medical reason for not eating.  After discussing nutritional needs [...]

The CAREjourney.com Team has been asked lately how to deal with non-supportive family members. Maybe your brother does not think Mom needs to have an outside caregiver come and help her with normal activities such as dressing or bathing. Maybe your sister is in denial about the need to add ADA approved grab bars to [...]

This week is National Drinking Water Week.  As communities are celebrating and focusing on one of our most precious national resources, CAREjourney.com is exploring the health benefits. As we care for our loved ones, and try to care for ourselves, it is important to consider the benefits of water.  Stress, fatigue, and illness may occur [...]

What if you could not bathe yourself?  What if you could not dress yourself without assistance?  What if you experienced so much pain when you walked, you decide to not eat lunch or dinner because it’s too much effort to get to the kitchen?  What if you were loosing your independence instead of your loved [...]