Caregiving is no easy task, and takes up much of the caregivers time and energy. If you are in this position it may be necessary to consider some in-home healthcare options for your family.

Caring for Your Children as You Care for Your Aging Parent Many families today are put in a position to care for both their growing children and their parents.

A senior in the early stages of cognitive impairment may be the most difficult to deal with. "Your angry father or agitated mother is aware of this miserable change in their brain they don't quite understand," Cohen adds. Calm reassurance will help them cope with a frightening loss of function.

Some of the general symptoms of Alzheimer's include: Memory loss, ranging from mild to severe.  Disorientation. Mood and behavior changes.  Deepening confusion about events, time and place. Suspicions about family, friends, and caregivers. Difficulty speaking, swallowing, and walking.

Resources to keep yourself or your loved one in their homes.

Comfort of Home Healthcare will not have a single field staff member that will make less than $12 an hour. Also, all new staff will be hired at $12 an hour starting wage.