by Barbara Hawes | Oct 19, 2022 | Care Services
Hospice of the Valley’s 45-year history of caring and humbled by the more than 21,000 patients who entrust us with their care each year. Our mission, bringing comfort, dignity and compassionate care to our community, hasn’t wavered in all those years. Our...
by Kerri Ann Ronquist | Sep 29, 2022 | Senior Placement
Are you looking for that perfect new home for your parents or spouse to live? Maybe you’re a couple searching for the next chapter in life? As people grow older, they may require a more supported living environment. While you may be able to provide this yourself, you...
by Kerri Ann Ronquist | Sep 29, 2022 | Senior Placement
If you are considering Senior Living options for you or a loved one, using a Senior Placement Provider can give you peace of mind and help you find something that works within your budget as well. A good Senior Placement Provider will collaborate with you and your...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Aug 9, 2022 | Arizona Republic, Dementia, Published
No one gets a ‘how-to’ handbook when the doctor shares that you’re now living with dementia. Wham! “See you in 6 months/next year!” Really? Yup. If you’re part of the Banner or Barrows network, you do get extensive information and...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Jun 8, 2022 | Arizona Republic, Published
As published in the Arizona Republic, June 8, 2022 This is one of THE most commonly asked questions we receive. Here are some steps to get you started. Identify the changes you’re seeing: Are there changes in: memory, routine or habits, personality,...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Mar 9, 2022 | Arizona Republic, Caregiver Skills, Published
Such a simple question, but it can also be a complicated one. Is that a question we as children ask our parents often enough when we’re noticing changes? Or do we assume what they need based on our perception, and then move forward without question or...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Jan 12, 2022 | Arizona Republic, Published
I think it’s become crystal clear we’re now living in a world of constant change. Reality and routines have changed. Perceptions and expectations have changed. Adaptability is our new reality. As we reflect upon 2021 to ready ourselves for 2022...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Jul 14, 2021 | Arizona Republic, Caregiver Skills, Published
Panic is typically the first reaction. “I can’t be sick – I’m a caregiver! What do I do now?” The mere thought is gut-wrenching. Breathe. This reality is common and it warrants consideration. Whether you’re living through it presently or...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Oct 13, 2020 | Caregiver Skills
By Elaine Poker-Yount, Conference Director Where do I start when it comes to elder care? Where do I start when my spouse, parents or in-lawsare changing or failing? Where do I start when my loved one is showing signsof dementia? “Let’s start at the very beginning… a...
by Rose Saunders, RN | Oct 8, 2020 | Dementia
Sundowning, sometimes referred to as ‘late-day confusion,’ is a symptom that studies show effects 20 percent of people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Most often this occurs between late afternoon and early evening as daylight adjusts to darkness...
