Caregiver Resources
The SAGE Test: Detect Early Signs of Dementia with This Quick 15-minute Test
Posted by Sophie Bebeau on Wed Mar 13 2024
It's normal to experience some decline in memory as you age, but if you are concerned that your memory loss or the memory loss of a loved one could be pointing to something more serious, it's time to take the SAGE test. The SAGE test stands for Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam and is a quick and easy at-home test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer's or dementia.Read More
How to Change an Adult Diaper: A Step-by-Step Guide
Posted by Brianna Maguire on Tue Mar 12 2024
If it’s your first time caring for someone who needs adult diapers with tabs, the changing process can seem intimidating. Maybe your loved one is coming home from a long-term care facility, maybe your teenager has grown out of their youth diapers, or maybe your loved one is experiencing heavy incontinence for the first time. Regardless, our Caregiving Specialists are here to help you become a pro with our guide on how to change an adult diaper. Read More
A Guide to Organic Nutrition at Carewell
Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Mar 08 2024
Nutrition is a key component of good health. But if your loved one has nutritional challenges, like swallowing and chewing difficulties or specific caloric needs, finding healthy food and beverages can be difficult. At Carewell, we’ve established strong relationships with manufacturers of healthy, organic foods to assist family caregivers. Here, we highlight some of our favorite organic nutrition products, including their key benefits and features.Read More
Carewell Brand Spotlight: Kate Farms
Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Mar 08 2024
Kate Farms' nutritional products are one-of-a-kind. The company’s founders, Richard and Michelle Laver, came up with the idea after seeing their daughter, Kate, struggle to thrive on traditional tube-feeding formulas. The goal: to develop nutritionally advanced formulas and shakes for tube feeding and added nutrition. Now, more than 12 years later, Kate is thriving and Kate Farms is America’s #1 recommended plant-based formula.Read More