Keeping Loved Ones Safe, One Pill at a Time At first, it was just a small pill box to keep the days straight. Then came an AM/PM organizer to separate morning and evening meds. Soon, a weekly box was added. Before you know it, managing medications turns into a full-time job on top of chronic […]
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Difficult Conversations
Approaching Hard Conversations No one looks forward to difficult conversations with aging loved ones. Whether it’s about health, living arrangements, finances, or end-of-life wishes, the topics can feel overwhelming, emotional, and even uncomfortable. Yet, avoiding these conversations can lead to conflict, and stress later on. The truth is: having open, honest discussions early creates peace […]
Understanding Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver Burnout is real! When you fly, you’re told to place your oxygen mask on before assisting anyone else in an emergency. When you sail, you’re instructed to secure your own life vest before helping a child or loved one. And when you drive, the very first step is to buckle your seatbelt—because your safety […]
Behind-the-care
ABC’s Nurse Joy: More Than a Caregiver When Joy arrived in the United States from Africa in September 2006, she joined her husband who had come four years earlier to establish a home for their family. Having raised four children and now surrounded by eight grandchildren, Joy is no stranger to hard work or dedication. […]
Spotlight Behind the Care
The Magic Behind the Curtain Nestled behind a well-loved desk and a corkboard decorated with notes, memories, and thank-you cards, Sue Kenny talks to us about her 17 years at ABC Home Healthcare. “I started as an aide in the field,” she shares, “helping my ladies with dinner and their evening routines.” But Sue’s story […]
Celebrating 100
A Century of Grace: Celebrating Ethel Nestled in a quaint home, tucked among pine needles and decades of memories, lives Ethel. Though she’ll tell you she doesn’t quite see what the fuss is about – we know that turning 100 is something worth celebrating. When asked the secret to her longevity, Ethel smiled with a […]