Category Archives: Caregiving
A Change In Paradigm: Parenting Your Elderly Parents
Parenting Your Elderly Parents is something many of us have to deal with at some point in life, as they age and become frailer. Making decisions on your parent’s behalf is often accompanied by challenges and frustrations. Other family members may not be on the same page when you decide to step in and take your father’s…
Treating Alzheimer’s With CBD Oil
With an estimated 47 million seniors living with dementia worldwide and no cure or effective treatment, many people are looking for alternative modalities. Here are the basics of treating Alzheimer’s with CBD Oil. The Problem Increasingly, elderly folks suffer from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Unfortunately, the standard treatment is limited to…
Reduce Cognitive Impairment With Coconut Oil
The Problem Autism, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, ALS, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s are all neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases occur when neurons – or nerve cells – progressively lose their structure, function or die altogether. Without properly functioning neurons one’s body becomes unable to send proper signals throughout the nervous system. As a geriatric nurse specializing in geriatrics,…
As Needed or Scheduled Care?
The Problem Many folks do not understand the difference between “as needed care” and “scheduled care.” As a result, people secure improper care for themselves or their loved one. Improper care often results in injury, malnourishment, depression and overall health decline. This story from COMO News highlights a common problem in larger assisted-living institutions. As a geriatric…
Welcome Malie
Malie is a Nursing Assistant Registered and our newest main staff at the Alicia Park location. When asked what she loves most about working at Spada Care Homes, Malie says, “To see the residents happy! They need our help, our love and our care. My responsibility and goal is to make sure they get that.…
Parenting Our Elderly Parents: How to Discuss Aging Issues with Your Adult Kids
How to talk with your adult kids before they decide to have ‘the talk’ with you! You’ve probably heard “war stories” of embattled siblings parenting their elderly parents or in short, becoming their “parent’s parent.” If you’ve seen or experienced the pain and frustration that can come from making difficult life decisions on a parents’ behalf,…
Introducing Healing Colors
HOW COLORS AFFECT MOOD I’ve always been a fan of vibrant colors, but sadly, when it comes to picking the “right” color for walls in my homes, well… I do a lot of repainting! None-the-less, I’ve been wanting to use the power of color to help residents in my adult family homes feel better for a long…