by Cheryl Richard Mann

A Healthy Caregiver Relationship Begins with Healthy Expectations

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senior woman looks disparagingly at the camera
In an ideal world, we could neatly compartmentalize our caregiving duties, sticking to a routine that met the needs of a senior loved one, while allowing the time required to manage our myriad of other responsibilities. But of course, life… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

What Questions to Ask the Doctor When You Are a Senior’s Care Advocate

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senior couple visiting a doctor
Of the many responsibilities a family caregiver faces, possibly the most daunting is managing health conditions. The National Council on Aging reports that nearly ¾ of all seniors are diagnosed with at least two chronic illnesses, and they are seeing… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Helping Elderly Parents With Finances – Avoid Unnecessary Frustration

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Senior woman with daughter online purchasing together
Among the hardest struggles for older adults is accepting the necessity for help with financial matters. Personal finances are both extremely personal and a representation of our independence, and adult children specifically are sometimes met with opposition when helping elderly… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Replacing Caregiver Stress with Joy Through Intentional Gratitude

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caregiver help Atlanta, GA
Our facial expressions divulge so much to people around us, and when you are feeling an unusual amount of stress, well-meaning family members will surely recognize it, possibly encouraging you to simply, “Cheer up, buttercup!” The truth is, of course,… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Home Care Assistance Atlanta: Promoting Healthy Aging to Live Life to the Fullest

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Senior Couple on Scooter
A quick Google search for the word “aging” returns topics such as “coping with aging,” “what you can do about aging,” and even “the cure to aging.” The negative connotations to growing older are, sadly, so ingrained in our culture… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Reflection and Acceptance for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

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Looking back on their love-filled years together
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is life-altering – for the person being diagnosed, of course, but just as much for his or her loved ones. It’s important for family caregivers to allow themselves ample time to process the changes… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Promoting Senior Safety and Independence at Home

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Depressed senior man sitting with female carer
It’s a conflict that arises for many families: older adults adamantly want to age in place at home, while their loved ones worry about their safety. And there’s an argument to be made in both instances. Older adults, particularly those… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Senior Mental Illness: When Sadness Goes Beyond the Blues

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They’re common concerns in older years: fatigue, sleeping problems, lack of appetite. And Atlanta Home Care Partners, providers of personal care Decatur families trust, understands that sometimes they’re written off as just that. Yet for as many as 8 million… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Early Intervention Is Key in Alzheimer’s

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Grown daughter talking to parents at home
Our natural instinct when suspecting the early stages of potential cognitive decline in ourselves or a senior loved one is to look the other way, denying the problem. However, the Alzheimer’s Association advises that it’s crucial to face the issue… Read More
by Cheryl Richard Mann

Top Tips for Atlanta Seniors to Avoid Post-Surgery Cognitive Dysfunction

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Senior woman in hospital bed
For older adults, undergoing medical procedures usually includes some inherent risks, but there’s a little-known effect impacting a significant number of seniors after surgery that people need to be conscious of: POCD (postoperative cognitive dysfunction). POCD occurs in more than… Read More