Posts Tagged Caregivers
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Education is the Best Weapon Against Abuse
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Education is the best weapon against problems in today’s society. Knowledge provides resources, answers and who to seek when problems occur. For children, this knowledge is gained in schools, but also, through those who make ...
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Lighthouse Homecare – We want to be there for you.
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Let the New Year begin! As you sit and think about the upcoming days and months and what you would like to do differently, think about offering the gift of In-Home Care to a loved one. Caregiving is emotionally draining. Taking care of a loved one can take its t...
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PACT (Parenting All Children Together)
By Marissa Bloom Iowa State University Extension Scott County On April 3, Iowa State University Extension of Scott County, Lutheran Social Services of Iowa and Genesis Bright Beginnings will sponsor the parenting support and education program PACT (Parenting All Children Together) for an eight ...
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Blast the ‘I’m Bored’ Blues
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council When the cold temperatures and the shortened daylight hours make for a lot of time spent inside, parents and caregivers look for fun, interactive and creative activities that stimulate children’s minds and bodies. Childre...
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Tips for Dealing with Alzheimer’s Behavior
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare I recently found an article referencing Alzheimer's, excerpts of which appear below. I found it very useful and passed it along to my parents who are dealing with my grandfather. The article is written by Nataly Rubinstein, who specializes in Alzheimer's disease...
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Lighthouse Homecare Business Profile
Three years ago, Kirsten Adams became CEO and owner of Lighthouse Homecare. Originally founded in 1999, Lighthouse Homecare has been assisting individuals and families in the Quad- Cities to stay together in their home as long as possible with a safety net. Studies indicate that the first choice of ...
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One in a Million; Parenting your Grandchildren
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Nancy’s grandchildren moved into her home when her daughter and son-in-law were both deployed overseas. In little under six weeks, she went from occasional babysitter to sole caretaker for the children. The move not only elevated Nancy from grandparent t...
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Snow Bound and Determined
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Often I tease our administrator, Cynthia Bostic, about her “over-preparedness” techniques. Generally if the weather is forecasted to be even slightly bad, she pulls out her “Quality Assurance Snow Prep” packet and goes to work. Her concern for caregivers...
