Family Caregiver Tips: Relieve Stress and Provide Better Care
Serving as a family caregiver for an older adult is truly an act of love. And while it may certainly be rewarding, it can also quickly become overwhelming, as a consequence of: The physical complications of a chronic medical condition The cognitive challenges of Alzheimer’s disease Feeling helpless and unable to resolve the senior’s problems […]
Caring for a Loved One with Middle Stage Alzheimer’s: Part 2 of 3
Getting the news that an older loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with the disease as well as its impacts, both currently and in the future, may be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we will examine the early, middle and later stages of […]
Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Seniors to Maintain Mental and Physical Wellbeing During the Pandemic
While we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our emotional and physical wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from people we love have taken a toll on many older adults and those they love. Now is an ideal time for older […]
Caring for a Loved One with Early Stage Dementia: Part 1 of 3
Receiving the news of a diagnosis for a loved one with early stage dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the various facets and factors associated with the disease, both now as well as in the future, can be overwhelming. In the coming months, our three-part series will explore the early, middle and later stages of dementia. […]
Top Tips for Managing Symptoms of Sundowning in Seniors with Dementia
As the sun starts to set, the majority of us can relax after a long day and prepare for a peaceful evening to unwind – unless of course you are providing care for a loved one with dementia. Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a frequent occurrence in Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, and […]
The Importance of Journaling for Family Caregivers
With the new year just around the corner, now is a fantastic time to consider new strategies which will help you be an even more effective caregiver and also provide benefits to your loved one. Journaling is a great way to minimize caregiver stress, and can be utilized as an outlet to problem-solve and keep […]
Balancing Act: Caring for Children and Aging Parents
If your days are full of managing a home, parenting, working, taking care of elderly parents, and attempting to squeeze in time for yourself while nurturing other relationships, welcome to the sandwich generation! Comprised of those ages 35 – 54 who are “sandwiched” between caring for children and aging parents, it will not come as […]
Safety at Home: Tips to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
With the vast majority of older adults choosing to continue to live at home throughout aging, it is essential to perform a comprehensive home assessment to look for and fix any dangers and make certain your loved ones remain safe. The most effective way to do this is to begin outside the home and work […]
Practical New Year’s Resolution Goals for Caregivers
We either love them or avoid them, but whatever our stance on New Year’s resolutions, there is something fantastically refreshing about moving into a whole new year, providing us with a totally new slate and a chance to make any modifications we wish to improve quality of life or even accomplish a new goal or […]
Looking For a Good Gift for a Senior Citizen? Try These Creative Ideas!
Doesn’t it feel wonderful to find that perfect gift, the one that will make your loved one’s face light up with joy? When it comes to the seniors we love, it is even more gratifying, as it can be challenging to come up with new and creative ideas. Seniors have many years’ worth of acquired […]