A diagnosis of Parkinson’s impacts loved ones in addition to the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease progresses is key to being …Read More
Category:Caregiver Tips
Dementia Care: Non-Verbal Communication Tips to Make Caregiving Easier
October 8, 2021
Communication can be more than just the words we say to one another. A grin, gesture, or touch can communicate a great deal. As dementia …Read More
Parkinson’s Care: Caring for a Senior in the Early Stages: Part 1 of 3
September 24, 2021
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts members of the family along with the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease advances is vital to …Read More
Common Eye Problems Associated with Alzheimer’s
September 17, 2021
The elaborate, detailed steps that make it possible for us to see are remarkable. In the blink of an eye, our brains can take transmitted …Read More
Care Strategies for the Middle Stages of Dementia: Part 2 of 3
March 19, 2021
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
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