Let us first say that there is no right or wrong answer on when to hire a caregiver for yourself or a loved one. Caregivers can be utilized as an intermediate step between personal caretaking and moving one into a nursing home, or they can complement either of those two care options. Either way, this […]
Local Home Health Care Referral Service’s Community Service Project Comes to a Successful Close Florida residents know that even our timid winters can be cold and taxing. For the Sunshine State’s oldest citizens, our low temperatures can feel exceptionally intense. Tapping into the holiday spirit in the air, Granny NANNIES, a Longwood-based national home health […]
To lose your independence is a terrible thing. Between leaving your home, sacrificing your ability to come and go as you please and the forfeiture of privacy, moving into a nursing home or extended care facility can be stressful and dreaded. But it isn’t the only option for you or your loved one. In […]
The Effect of Stress on the Body Each age group is affected by stress differently. While the younger generations are more prone to feel stress in the form of panic attacks, irritability or sadness, seniors are more likely to experience chronic muscle aches and pains, headaches, chest pain, a pounding heart, sleeping difficulties, weight […]
You’ve probably heard the expression, “It Takes a Village” well, it’s true. Eldercare is complicated, while aging is universal, every situation is unique and requires a different combination of resources and solutions. As people live longer, more of us will encounter the harrowing experience of trying to provide care for a loved one at home. Individuals caring […]
“Finding the Best Caregiver for you?” How Granny Nannies finds the most suited caregiver for you. Finding a trained, capable and honest caregiver to care for you or your loved one is often a stressful task. There are many agencies out there offering and promising the best care. How do you know that the agency […]
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month A valuable resource for more information is the National Parkinson’s Foundation – http://www.parkinson.org. The foundation offers a tremendous amount of information on their website, educational programs and support groups throughout the United States. To find a support group near you, visit http://www.parkinson.org/Search-Pages/Chapter-Locator if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s […]
As we prep our home for the cold winter months ahead, we need to remind ourselves that our older loved ones need an additional hand. Whether you are a plane ride away or only a mile apart, Granny NANNIES specializes in the assisted living of aging seniors and has the expertise, compassion and patience to […]