by Candyl Eyster | Jul 16, 2015 | caregiver, alzheimers, dementia
Summer is here and you may be yearning for a fun and relaxing vacation. Traveling with a family member who has early Alzheimer’s disease is possible, as long as you plan ahead. When you travel, it’s important to make your loved one feel comfortable away from...
by Candyl Eyster | Jun 1, 2015 | caregiver, alzheimers, dementia
More and more Americans have become caregivers, a trend predicted to continue in the future, shares United Healthcare. “There are 65.7 million caregivers in the United States, and 86 percent of those caregivers are looking after a family member, according to...
by Candyl Eyster | May 14, 2015 | Donations, caregiver, hospice care
The precious beauty of flowers touches our senses and souls. Gifts of bouquets brighten our lives with happiness. Thanks to the bountiful, ongoing supplies of flower donations from Trader Joe’s St. Petersburg store, we’re able to deliver extraordinary joy to...
by Candyl Eyster | May 6, 2015 | caregiver, careers, hospice care
This week we celebrate National Nurses Week. From their skillful care to words of encouragement to comforting touch, nurses make an incredible difference in the lives of patients and families. Christina Wilkins, LPN (licensed practical nurse) entered the...
by Candyl Eyster | Apr 30, 2015 | caregiver
New nutrition guidelines this year recommend less added sugar in our diets. Although many of us love to enjoy our sweets, too much sugar consumption can be quite harmful to our health. One way limiting sugar helps is the prevention of diabetes. “The American...
by Candyl Eyster | Mar 12, 2015 | Nursing, caregiver, careers, hospice care
Drawn to helping the elderly in her youth, Marilyn Moore, RN chose a career in nursing. Next month she’ll celebrate her 18th year working on the same Suncoast Hospice care team. In her compassionate care and support to patients and families, she gives much comfort and...