BALTIMORE - May 7, 2013 // PRNewswire // - Mother's Day is right around the corner and many adults will find themselves trying their best to cope with their parents' aging; things are beginning to change and just don't feel quite right. While some changes that accompany aging are perfectly normal, others can allude to larger problems like physical illness, depression, or cognitive changes. It might be Mother's Day, but what if mom is not herself? How does one celebrate this important holiday when things don't feel the way they used to? And more importantly, when is it time to ask for help?
Senior Helpers, a national franchise providing in-home care services to seniors, worked closely with nationally renowned dementia care expert Teepa Snow to develop tips for caregivers and families to help them navigate the changes that accompany the aging process. Derived from Senior Helpers' Senior Gems® program, the tips take a positive approach to Mother's Day by helping families to focus on what their mothers can do, instead of what they can no longer do.
Mom has difficulty remembering conversations and learning new things. She tells the same stories and often repeats questions. She might find herself getting emotional quickly. However, Mom is not aware that she needs help, and her family may be in denial.
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Mom is easily confused and oftentimes difficult to connect with. She's more quiet and introverted than ever before and has problems with mobility.
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Following a program like Senior Gems will ultimately make mom happier and result in caregivers feeling less stressed. When caregivers understand what activities and conversations mom can handle and be involved in they can make more happy memories together.
"As a caregiver, it's important to get prepared and educated even before signs of aging appear in a loved one," said Peter Ross , CEO of Senior Helpers. "Having a support system in place is incredibly important and our local franchises are powerful resources in their communities for families who need help navigating these tough situations."
For more holiday ideas and preparation tips from Senior Helpers and the Senior Gems program, please visit http://www.seniorhelpers.com/pdf/Senior_Gems_Tips.pdf. To find a local Senior Helpers franchise near you, please visit http://www.seniorhelpers.com/.
Senior Helpers connects professional caregivers with seniors who wish to live at home as opposed to a nursing or assisted living facility. The company has nearly 300 franchises in 40 states and one in Canada offering a wide range of personal and companion care services to assist seniors living independently with a strong focus on quality of life for the client and peace of mind for their families. Senior Helpers strives to be the leading companion and personal care provider that offers dependable, consistent and affordable home care.
For more information, please visit: www.seniorhelpers.com.
SOURCE Senior Helpers
Senior Helpers® is the nation's premier provider of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities.