Understanding the Leading Issues Family Caregivers Encounter

Taking care of your aging parents is a tremendously rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided to you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to do the same for them. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having […]

Caregiving Advice for Only Children and Their Aging Parents

Being an only child has some perks. Growing up, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you also had the benefit of getting all the love and attention of your parents. As an adult without siblings, however, you may now realize that it is your turn to provide all of the care […]

Understanding the Emotional Effects of Caring for a Parent

As a family care provider, it often feels like you have to be the rock of the family: in control, calm, and composed. Regardless of the circumstances, you maintain the sense of peace and warmth your family member requires, always strong, supportive, and never wavering. Right? If this is the image you’ve created for yourself, […]

Aging Care Services Help Family Care Providers Recharge

What does a normal day look like for family care providers? For many individuals, it starts before dawn, assisting a senior family member who has issues sleeping through the night and is in need of help, or at least somebody to speak to. After that, the day may be a flurry of activity: helping with […]

How to Fight Stress When Caring for Seniors With Dementia

There is no such thing as a “typical day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The person may abruptly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They might get caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” Some might pace and wander. Sleep may […]

How to Fight Stress When Caring for Seniors With Dementia

There is no such thing as a “typical day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The person may abruptly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They might get caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” Some might pace and wander. Sleep may […]

Feeling Stressed Out? Top Tips for Family Caregivers

Serving as a family care provider for a senior loved one is truly an act of love. Even though it can certainly be rewarding, it may also become daunting, due to: The physical issues of a chronic health condition The cognitive challenges of dementia Feeling helpless and not able to address the senior’s challenges Feeling […]