What I learned taking care of my 81 year old mother

connie dello buono's avatarAffordable in home care | starts at $28 per hr

Being a constant companion to my 81 yr old mother takes up my Saturday and Sunday but it help provide needed support for her.

Her only health complaints are skin itching – allergies and joint pain.

I ensured that she has clean air, filtered water, dietary supplements and whole foods. I realized that I cannot control her worries as she worry about her family in the Philippines. Worries take a toll on her health so I drive her to many places in the bay area and do other activities to brighten up her day.

My knowledge of caregiving, dietary supplements, medications and seniors helped me understand her health needs. She is very aware when a certain medication disrupts her normal body functions. She knows which meds or foods affect her health.  I constantly update her on latest research about food, nutrition, medication, brain, senior care and other health-related information.

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