Start 2024 Off Right: New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
“I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” “I’m going to clean the bathrooms more regularly.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If that’s the case, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you’ll look […]
Maintaining Safety and Well-Being for Older Loved Ones This Holiday Season
Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you prepare for family gatherings, there’s something more to take into account besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and how far off your diet you are willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is very common to notice changes in older loved ones […]
Supporting Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month
If you have ever felt underappreciated and unrecognized in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time for supporting family caregivers and to celebrate the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. It […]
Three Challenges Caregivers Face on a Routine Basis
Taking care of your aging parents is an incredibly rewarding act of love. As you reflect on the care they provided to you when you were growing up, you are now able to do the same. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. That being said, providing […]
Providing Care for an Aging Parent as an Only Child
Being an only child has its perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or squabbles, and you had the advantage of receiving all the attention and love of your parents. As an adult without siblings, however, you may now find that it’s your turn to provide all of the care your parents […]
Top Tips for Spending Time With a Loved One With Dementia
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization remains critically important for those with Alzheimer’s disease, multiple factors can cause an increase in isolation, such as: Discomfort on the part of friends and family who are unsure what to say (or not to say) The need to discontinue driving Symptoms […]
Dementia-Friendly Activities to Build Self-Esteem
What is it that gets you up out of bed every day? Most of us have an extensive list of to-dos that pushes us to start the day. As much as we might wish we could keep hitting the snooze button, having a sense of purpose is certainly vital to our health and wellbeing. That’s […]
Strategies for Caring for Someone With Incontinence
It’s not something most people would feel comfortable discussing with others. As a matter of fact, the embarrassment of even talking about incontinence is generally enough to keep the problem concealed. Not only that, but there’s a common, incorrect assumption that it’s simply a standard part of getting older and needs to be discreetly accepted […]
How to Handle Negative Feedback as a Caregiver
“You never…” “I can’t believe you…” “Don’t do it that way!” As a family caregiver for an older loved one, you work tirelessly and selflessly to provide care for someone you love. What happens when you’re giving it all you have, but your all isn’t good enough? Criticism is never easy to hear, but it’s […]
Tips for Building a Nest Egg While Providing Care for Older Loved Ones
Providing care for an aging parent is a time-consuming labor of love. Additionally, it may affect financial resources, as family caregivers may decide to take unpaid leave from work, reduce their hours, or stop working altogether. It is common for family caregivers to set aside their long-term financial goals so that they can concentrate on […]