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Help For Family Caregivers
Caring for a family member with dementia is a challenging journey, often filled with emotional and physical strains. While the primary caregiver bears the brunt of these challenges, other family members can provide meaningful support—even from far away...
Movement: a Key to Lowering Stress in Older Loved Ones
As we all know, exercise is essential in maintaining one's physical health. It is also fundamental for one’s mental health. Several of our aging community members are impacted by stress due to a multitude of factors, including health issues, loss of loved...
Mind Matters: Alzheimer’s Awareness
It is estimated that 47 million people in America are living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. If action is not taken it is believed that this number will increase to 76 million by 2030. The Alzheimer’s Association indicates that by 2050 the...
WFMY News 2 Interview - Staying Connected to Elderly Loved Ones
Greg and Jackie Brewer, owners of Right at Home Winston Salem, recently shared their tips for keeping engaged with elderly loved ones during this time of social distancing with WFMY News 2. During the interview, Greg and Jackie spoke about various ways to...
Caregiver Making a Difference
Caregivers play an essential role in their clients’ lives. They truly make a difference to those in their care every day. Bryson, one of our caregivers is making an impact in the care he provides to a current Right at Home client, Mr. Todd B. Bryson...
2021 Regional Caregiver of the Year Wilma Reed
Honoring Wilma Reed, Regional Caregiver of the Year for 2021 Wilma Reed has received the East Central Regional Caregiver of the Year award for 2021! All of us at Right at Home Winston-Salem are very excited to celebrate Wilma. Caregiving is a passion...
Is Quitting Your Job to Be a Full-Time Caregiver the Right Choice?
Emily felt like she was one of the working moms who “had it all,” skillfully juggling her demanding job in the legal department of a large corporation while raising two busy children. And then, her mother suffered a debilitating fall. Emily found herself...
Hosting the Holidays as an Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver
Twinkling lights and festive songs herald the arrival of the holiday season, a time typically filled with family, joy, and tradition. When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, these occasions can feel different. Family members may wonder if they can still host as...
4 Myths That Lead to Caregiver Guilt
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and be grateful for the 38 million people who provide care for a loved one in the United States. Being a family caregiver is a challenging yet incredibly meaningful role. They get to...
Gratitude and Giving Are Good For Our Health
Thanksgiving marks the commencement of the holiday season, a period not only dedicated to expressing our thanks but also to extending our generosity toward others. Generosity and gratitude have long been credited for helping improve relationships and...