Getting the news that a senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with …Read More
Category:Caregiver Tips
Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Older Adults to Maintain Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing During the Pandemic
March 5, 2021
While we can certainly begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our mental and …Read More
Caring for a Loved One in the Early Stages of Dementia: Part 1 of 3
February 19, 2021
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with the early stages of dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the various aspects and …Read More
Top Tips for Minimizing Sundowning in the Elderly with Dementia
January 29, 2021
As the sun begins to set, many of us can relax after a long day and prepare for a peaceful evening to unwind – unless …Read More
Six Ways In-Home Care Services Can Reduce Loneliness in the Elderly
January 22, 2021
Isolation. Fear. Loneliness. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on all of us in one way or another, but for older adults in particular, the seclusion …Read More
Reduce Family Caregiver Stress by Keeping a Journal
December 18, 2020
With the new year just around the corner, now is a great time to consider new strategies that can help you be an even more …Read More
Balancing Caring for Older Parents and School-Aged Children
December 4, 2020
If your days are overflowing with managing a home, working, parenting, caring for older parents, and attempting to squeeze in time for yourself while looking …Read More
Chronic Disease Management: Top Tips to Help Navigate Chronic Kidney Disease
May 15, 2020
They are only about the size of your fist, yet they are crucial to your body’s performance. Kidneys work as filters to eliminate waste from …Read More
The Best New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers? Those That Are Achievable!
December 20, 2019
We either love them or despise them, but no matter what our stance on New Year’s resolutions, there’s something incredibly energizing about stepping into a …Read More
Traveling with Elderly Parents This Holiday Season? These Tips Can Help!
December 16, 2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for family get-togethers! With many families separated by regional distance, or simply due to the demands …Read More