Family Resources
Being Supportive During Cancer Treatments
Jun 4th
A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming and frightening. It leaves the person with important health decisions to make while still having to manage the details of their daily lives.
In 2011, Jennifer Tucker, Vice President of Marketing at Homewatch CareGivers, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is also a wife and mother of two young girls. During her surgeries and chemotherapy, Jennifer learned what it’s like to be cared for, and how to ask for and accept the support of family and friends.
“I was really big on asking for help,” she said with her characteristic laugh. “For every chemo treatment, I had someone from my family or my husband’s family come out and take care of the house or the kids.” With their families scattered to both ends of the country, this meant people flying in from Vermont, North Carolina and other places far from her Denver home.
Now in remission and “feeling like a million bucks,” Jennifer said she was completely exhausted by the treatments. “I didn’t need anyone to wait on me,” she explained. “I just had no energy—it was hard going up and down the stairs.” What she appreciated was having someone else help her kids get their teeth brushed More >
Cognitive Intervention: Giving Hope for People Living with Dementia
May 29th
Homewatch CareGivers of Charlotte shares the following article from Case in Point magazine. Leann Reynolds, President of Homewatch International, contributes and article on hope for people living with dementia. To read the article, click here.
Download Homewatch CareGivers Guide to Living With Dementia
Pathways to Memory™ Let Our Family of Caregivers Support YoursPathways to Memory, offered exclusively by Homewatch CareGivers, is comprised of two distinct service options: Specialized Dementia Care and Focused Memory Training. All Pathways to Memory services are provided by specially trained individuals that bring patience and compassion to an emotionally charged family dynamic. As a neutral third party, our caregivers are able to focus on what’s best for the client today, without the emotional history that comes with a lifetime of knowing someone. Specialized Dementia Care is personal and companion care provided by intensively trained and tested caregivers. Through our Specialized Dementia Care services we strive to increase the quality of life and provide a more interactive care experience in our clients’ lives – every day. Focused Memory Training cultivates self-sufficiency, competency and self-worth – while promoting a sense of purpose and the memory skills needed for life’s daily activities. Because memory translates to ability, participants experience a boost in confidence and renew their More >
Practical Tips for Living with Dementia
May 24th
The following blog post is shared by Homewatch CareGivers of Charlotte. Leann Reynolds recently posted a blog on Senior for Living sharing tips for caring for a person with dementia. To read Leann’s tips, click here.
Download Homewatch CareGivers Guide to Living With Dementia
Pathways to Memory™ Let Our Family of Caregivers Support YoursPathways to Memory, offered exclusively by Homewatch CareGivers, is comprised of two distinct service options: Specialized Dementia Care and Focused Memory Training. All Pathways to Memory services are provided by specially trained individuals that bring patience and compassion to an emotionally charged family dynamic. As a neutral third party, our caregivers are able to focus on what’s best for the client today, without the emotional history that comes with a lifetime of knowing someone. Specialized Dementia Care is personal and companion care provided by intensively trained and tested caregivers. Through our Specialized Dementia Care services we strive to increase the quality of life and provide a more interactive care experience in our clients’ lives – every day. Focused Memory Training cultivates self-sufficiency, competency and self-worth – while promoting a sense of purpose and the memory skills needed for life’s daily activities. Because memory translates to ability, participants experience a boost in confidence and More >
