Try: Sleeping medication is often considered when a Care recipient (cr) has trouble with sleep sleeping medication can produce common side effects some of them severe the following are the most common side effects of sleeping medication moderate to severe drowsiness dizziness and forgetfulness clumsiness loss of balance constipation and urinary retention blurred vision dry […]

Try: Pet ownership can have many positive benefits for the Care recipient (cr) not only do pets provide companionship and enjoyment they also provide several health benefits recent research and medical studies have identified the following benefits of pets pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets people with pets […]

Try: While pets are great for many care recipients cr some cannot own or keep a pet full time consider alternative options for the cr if she truly wants to interact with pets one option is to temporarily use pets from a shelter dogs or cats that are available for adoption can sometimes be rented […]

Try: Pets can be beneficial for many care recipients cr dogs and cats are the most common pets for cr’s who want interaction it is important that the cr gets matched with the right type of pet choosing between a cat and a dog the following are important distinctions between cats and dogs living environment […]

Try: Many care recipient’s cr have trouble falling asleep the cr will sometimes need to seek medical help for the sleeping issues one option to consider with the cr’s doctor is sleeping medication in general sleeping pills and sleep medications are most effective when used rarely for a one time problem the idea of a […]

Try: Pets can be beneficial to a Care recipient (cr) however not every cr is a good fit for a pet the cr will benefit most from having a pet whose needs are compatible with the cr’s lifestyle and physical capabilities the following are things to consider before getting a pet for the cr little […]