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.
Community, not-for-profit health care provider Midland Care announced today that the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is celebrating ten years of service in 2017. PACE is a national program that provides community-based care and services to people who would otherwise need a nursing home level of care. Midland Care has provided PACE … Read More
We talked about practical tips for managing dementia behaviors on this week’s Live Facebook Doc Talk with Dr. David Wensel, Midland Care Medical Director. Tune into our live Doc Talks every Tuesday at 11 AM, and feel free to post topics you’d like to see covered.
Healthy caregivers take time for themselves sometimes. It’s hard to make time for yourself when you’re a caregiver, but you can’t be effective at caring for someone else when you’re exhausted. Take time to do something you enjoy. Healthy caregivers set realistic goals. Your loved one may not be able to function at the level … Read More
