6 Tips for Springtime Gardening
Springtime gardening can keep you guessing as weather & soil temperatures fluctuate. We’ve checked with a few experts to bring you some gardening pointers.
Strong Caregiver-Client Bond Prevails Over Challenges
For 8 years, Margie Tolson sold insurance. Feeling unfulfilled, she took a career change to become a caregiver. She has never looked back or regretted since.
Fighting Parkinson’s With Boxing
Study found that boxing can help Parkinson's patients improve gait and balance. Are you ready to knock out Parkinson's?
Caregiving for a Parent Drew Siblings Closer Together
Navigating parental conflict, such as a divorce, or the death of a parent can actually reinforce the strength of sibling relationships. For one son who lost a parent to cancer, “If anything, the devastating diagnosis brought me and my siblings closer together.”
Parkinson’s Care Tips for Family Caregivers
Tips for Parkinson’s family caregivers to help restore equilibrium in their own lives and in daily caregiving routines.
Caregiver Navigates Through Chaos, Preserves Seniors' Dignity
At 9 a.m. on August 29, 2017, Angel received a group text message from her supervisor at Right at Home, asking if anybody would be able to volunteer to help at the George R. Brown (GRB) Convention Center. During the stress and chaos of Hurricane Harvey, Angel didn’t pause before texting back, “of course.”
Family Involvement in Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, Right at Home spoke with Dr. Jeff Snell, neuropsychologist and director of psychology and neuropsychology services at QLI to learn more about traumatic brain injury care.
“If you have a loved one who has a traumatic brain injury, your investment in getting that person back to a quality of life is going to involve helping them access something they are most passionate about,” says Dr. Snell.
Spring Cleaning to Reduce Fall Risks
Spring is when everything starts to come alive again. The sluggish energy from winter moves out, and there’s a vibrant spirit of rejuvenation in the air. This is the time for a fresh look around to see what moved in during our winter hibernation. And do you know what many of us will find?
Clutter!
2018 Tax Deductions, Exemptions and Credits for Seniors
How does the tax reform affect U.S. citizens age 65 and older in 2018? What financial credits are available for family caregivers?
Saint Patrick’s Day in Ireland vs. the U.S.
Although the holiday is celebrated with beer today, that was not the case before Irish soldiers and immigrants decided to make March 17 a day to honor their cultural heritage in America. Right at Home spoke with John Doona, who relocated from Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland, to the United States in 1996, about the true St. Patrick’s Day traditions in Ireland.