Featured Caregiver: Elizabeth M.
Children and the lack of good quality care, is what motivated me to become a caregiver. I have a huge love for children especially birth to age 5…
The Elderly Kind of Blues
Mental health is widely considered a new age concept, which is obscure to many members of the aging populations. Older generations ignored mental health issues and were more likely to address physical ailments…
Caring for Children With ADHD
ADHD better known amongst mental health professionals as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, has in recent decades become a label loosely attached to children that appear more fidgety and restless than the rest of the…
Summertime Is Replenish Time: Benefits of Getting Seniors Outdoors in Washington DC
Replenish Time Overtime as seniors lose independence they are more like to stay indoors. Moreover, after completing a slew of duties, senior caregivers often overlook the importance of getting seniors outdoors to get more sunshine during the summer months. During the...
Overlooking Drawback to Overbooking Kids: Top 3 Reasons Overbooked Summers Can Be a Bummer for Children
Overbooked Kids and Nannies in Washington DC For approximately 7-months out of the year, children are bombarded with pressures to not only perform well academically, but in many cases be ahead of developmental requirements. Children that maintain highly active...
Fathers Day
Importance of Father Involvement in Children An extensive amount of research has emphasized the pivotal role that mothers play in the lives of childhood development. Many studies highlight the valuable influence that mothers have on the...
Philia’s Featured Caregiver: Kathleen Kousa
Philia's Featured Caregiver: Kathleen Kousa Q&A. Tell us about where you come from and how that influenced who you are today. I come from a large, supportive, loving family. My mother raised my brothers and I on her own for many years and did such an amazing...
Spring Cleaning and Organization In The Washington DC Area
It's that time of the year again to start thinking about spring cleaning, which likely means some serious decluttering, reorganization, scrubbing and polishing. Spring is the time that we all begin thinking about cleaning and organizing our homes. Whether you love it...
Early Stage Dementia: What To Do
Recognizing Early Stage Alzheimer’s in the Washington DC area Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that affects each individual differently. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for roughly 80% of all new dementia diagnoses. Each stage of Alzheimer’s introduces...
Spring Activities
Spring Activities Spring is an exciting and beautiful time of year that allows everyone to break out of winter hibernation mode. During this time of year, all things become new, and we are surrounded by growth. The blossoming flowers and tree leaves wake up our senses...
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