10 Signs That an Older Adult May Need Help
At ElderCare4Families, we know that there are many reasons that older adults seek care. There is no one predictor for why someone may need a caregiver, but if you or…
When To Hire Help For A Senior Parent: Who Decides?
When it comes to deciding when to hire professional help for an aging loved one, it is often the actual patient who is in denial about whether it is finally…
Spotting the early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Spotting The Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease May Lead to Better Treatment Outcomes Alzheimer’s disease is an insidious illness. It can take a once brilliant mind and turn it into…
ElderCare 4 Families celebrates 40 years of caring for Louisville seniors!
The team at ElderCare 4 Families is incredibly grateful for the trust people have placed in us for the last 40 years in Louisville and southern Indiana. Founded in Louisville,…
Involuntary Movement Disorders & Care Tips
Sometimes, we might randomly experience unnatural sensations, like an arm twitch or feeling unsteady on a flight of stairs. Movement, whether intended or not, is a result of the brain…
Senior Fall Prevention
Falling is the leading injury in seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “one in three elderly people will fall this year, and less than half of…
The Emotions That Go With Caregiving
Caregiving is an emotional job. You forge connections, and your clients sometimes feel like more than clients. Not every emotion, however, can or will be positive in the process of…
Summer Heat Dangers For Seniors
Summer heat can cause serious health-related problems for seniors. Hyperthermia, heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, heat edema (swelling in the ankles and feet when you get hot), heat dizziness…
Alzheimer’s Disease Care Tips
Use the following Alzheimer's Disease Care Tips to properly communicate and provide elder care services for Alzheimer’s patients: Never argue - instead agree. This is their reality and the caregiver…
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Purchasing Durable Medical Equipment (DME): What You Need to Know Many items fall under the category of Durable Medical Equipment (DME). If your doctor prescribes medically necessary DME to you,…
