Sometimes, children become their parents caregiver. It can become complicated when there are other siblings involved that could lead to resentment. Tense and emotional situations caregiving can cause tends to bring out old family issues or conflicts that have not yet been resolved. Three key insights into how to caregive with a sibling: Uncertainty with…
Residents and staff at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center celebrated Valentine’s Day in a royal way. The 2020 King and Queen are Charles and Anna. Everyone had an amazing day hanging out with one another and eating yummy snacks.
Residents and staff at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center are excited to celebrate Valentine’s Day and eat all the sweet treats. These beautiful ladies stopped by to help spread the love to everyone at the facility.
Have you gone to your parents home and there been a pile of mail getting hire each day? What about spoiled food in the fridge? Are they keeping up with their personal hygiene? If you are observing these signs with your aging parent, then they might be struggling and you may need to have a…
With age people tend to lose balance, strength, and flexibility, increasing their chances of falling. It is important for seniors to exercise regularly to help prevent such falls. There are three types of exercises that are easy and simple that can help prevent seniors from falling. Single leg stand Using a chair or wall, lift…
When communicating with someone, it can be frustrating and difficult when the aging parent/adult won’t listen or accept what is being told to them. Some adults are use to running their own business or household, but are now being told certain things they don’t agree with or comprehend. It’s dealing with those moments that can…
New year always means new you. That includes those who are spending all their time or partial time caring for someone else. It is easy to lose yourself and your self care while taking care of another person, so the new year is a perfect time to put yourself back on the priority list. The…
Residents and staff at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center commemorated the birthday of Elvis Presley with some ice cream floats and some Elvis trivia.
Over the past few days during the Christmas holiday, residents and staff at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center were blessed with visits from so many different types of groups and organizations. The youth group from Missionary Baptist Church made a visit to spread the holiday spirit; Calvary Christian School students came to sing some carols;…
Residents at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center have been so very blessed this holiday season. The family of resident Sula Martin stopped by to deliver gifts to all her fellow residents. Thank you to this family and all the many families, groups, and individuals who have made this holiday so special for everyone this year.