Caring for an aging loved one can be very rewarding, but also difficult and isolating. It’s okay to take a break. You have to take care of yourself to be able to care for others. Midland Care is here to support you with a range of services to meet your needs and those of your loved one.
Respite and Adult Day services allow caregivers to leave the home for activities like doctor’s appointments, visiting friends, shopping and other personal errands, while knowing their loved one is safe. Overnight care is also available. Support groups can help caregivers reduce the isolation that often accompanies caregiving and learn from others.
Early elementary age children are still trying to understand what death means and often they have confused thoughts about what death is. They may still think that death is temporary. They may also think they person who died may still feel things, such as hunger or sadness. They may want to leave things for the … Read More
The start of the school year was always a time of celebration for my husband. Mimicking the practices of his mother, he insisted on a “first day of school” picture with our son out in front of our house. But in November of my son’s second grade year, my husband died suddenly in an automobile … Read More
In hospice care in Topeka, patient and family support paramount By Regina Stephenson, Special to The Topeka Capital-Journal, January 6, 2018 The Topeka Capital-Journal recently talked with Karren Weichert, president and CEO of Midland Care in Topeka, about the hospice care industry. Excerpts from the discussion with Weichert, a professional in the field since 1990, … Read More
