Bathing is an important activity of daily living. Showering or taking a bath can be challenging for older and disabled adults with limited mobility, chronic conditions, or cognitive impairment. This activity typically requires assistance from a caregiver. As a caregiver, one of your responsibilities is helping your loved one shower or bathe safely. Here, we’ll…
Home safety modifications are an important part of providing in-home care. From removing rugs that pose trip hazards to moving furniture, there are many easy ways to make the home safer. Sometimes, additional items are needed to make certain rooms or daily living activities safer. In this blog, we’ll discuss: Looking for more information on…
Compression socks might be new territory for you as a caregiver. Whether your care recipient has a doctors prescription for a medical condition or simply wants to reduce tired achy legs, compression garments may be able to help. You may already be helping your care recipient with dressing. Or, supporting them with daily activities might…
Choosing the right mobility aid for your loved one can be a tough decision. It’s important to consider their specific needs, daily activities, and long-term mobility goals. A rollator walker can be an excellent option to enhance independence, improve safety, and make daily life easier. In this article, we’ll review: Interested in learning more about…
Imagine spending hours on hold with a government agency. You finally get through, only to find out you’ve filled out the wrong form. Or worse, you’re told to start over because the system can’t accept the information you’ve already submitted elsewhere. Now imagine doing this while trying to care for a parent with dementia or…
If you take care of someone with limited mobility, you know how important it is to find tools that help with both movement and safety. A rollator walker is a great option, giving them more freedom to move while also lowering the risk of falls. These walkers make daily tasks easier and safer, helping your…
Whether your care recipient had a planned surgery or experienced a heart attack, managing a hospital discharge can be a stressful thing. There are a lot of moving parts, like: Trualta can help. We have educational tools and resources on heart health and supporting the person you care for with a hospital discharge. Check if…
Transitioning home after discharge from surgery can be challenging for both you and your care recipient. You may feel unprepared to deal with: Trualta can help. With educational tools, resources, and care coaches to answer questions, we can help you gain the knowledge and patience you need to navigate the next several weeks of the…
After your care recipient has an operation, organizing your home is probably the last thing on your mind. However, making your home a safe place is an important part of your care recipient’s recovery. If your care recipient has non weight bearing restrictions after an operation, their environment plays a key role in sticking to…
Choosing the right type and level of care for a loved one is a big part of navigating care. Family members often struggle to make this choice. They want the best for their loved ones and worry about making the wrong decision. If you care for a loved one, a care coach can be an…
Have you found yourself typing “caregiver support groups near me” into your internet browser, only for the search engine to send irrelevant or far away recommendations? Or–even worse–seeing the dreaded “no results” on your screen? It can be a struggle to find the right kind of caregiver support. Whether you’re a family caregiver or provide…
The caregiver role is fraught with challenges but can also be very rewarding. Caregiving is especially challenging for a family member caring for a loved one. Most family caregivers come into the role with little or no experience or practical skills. Confidence in your ability to provide good care might be low. In this article,…
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