Psychological Health (Mental Health) Effects of Caregiving
The relationships between psychological health(mental health) and caregiving are rarely discussed. It is often assumed that there are strong individuals(both men and women) who sacrifice time and energy to manage the care of a loved one and have no mental effects. This is far from the truth. As a caregiver, over an extended period of […]
Honoring a Mother’s Love!
Happy Mother’s Day! Honoring a mother’s love can be expressed through admiration, thankfulness, and love. Clear-cut gestures like showing affection, offering help, and spending time can affect a mother’s well-being. Specific ways to honor a mother’s love have so many layers, but the one that will forever change you as a caregiver is the care you […]
Repeated Emergency Room Visits with Loved Ones
One of the crucial steps any caregiver can take is to know the health conditions of the loved ones they are caring for. Why is this important? It prevents unnecessary emergency room visits. How do you determine if an emergency room is unnecessary? One way is to know the signs and symptoms of the chronic […]
Elderly Loved Ones Need Proper Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsors National Nutrition Month, aimed at promoting healthy eating habits within society. You may ask… what are the nutritional needs of our elderly loved ones? Many health choices align with nutritional health standards. You must consider your loved one’s medical condition. The common thread […]
Motivating Caregivers: It’s Hard Work!
We know there are two forms of caregivers: formal and informal. Informal caregivers are the STAR of this article. There is something to be said about caring for a loved one with duty and honor. Providing care in circumstances exceeding getting paid is all about the assignment in care and need. It is no secret that informal […]
Infection Awareness in Eldercare
Many of us have faced infections. Our bodies sometimes have their own agendas. We do not often experience infectious complications if we can care for ourselves because we know our bodies. With our elders, constant care is required because our loved ones cannot manage care should they develop an infectious process. Infections after surgery are […]
Are You Prepared When a Loved One Dies?
Are you prepared when a loved one dies? This question is an introspective pause after losing a friend and one of Houston’s finest, Sylvester Turner, a U.S. representative for Texas’s 18th congressional district who passed away March 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C., far away from his Acres Home roots in Houston, Texas. His death was […]
Social Workers Can Support Eldercare Needs!
It’s Social Worker Month, and boy, do we need to applaud social workers for their work. Social Workers provide services in various locations, from hospitals to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, military and penal institutions, group homes, and homes. Caregivers who care for loved ones often encounter challenging situations and need social workers’ knowledge to […]
Addressing Care Regardless of Location
Last evening, I attended a discussion with individuals who were social workers, case managers, and registered nurses. They examined the many challenges older adults face when admitted to the hospital from nursing homes. Many are black and brown elderly patients with minimum to no family interaction(out of sight, out of mind). The first discussion that […]
Caring for Loved Ones with Heart Disease
February is Heart Month, and we, as a society, focus on ways to care for the pump called “The Heart.” Many caregivers are caring for loved ones diagnosed with many heart conditions. Some conditions can be acute(meaning they occur suddenly), while most are chronic, meaning they manage a heart condition daily. It is hard to […]