Caregiver Tips Archives Provided by Hearts at Home

A woman thinks about positive steps for family caregivers that she can take in the new year.

How to Take Positive Steps for Family Caregivers in the New Year

December 29, 2023

“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 …Read More

A family caregiver uses COPD management tips to help her aging father breathe easier at home.

Top COPD Management Tips for Family Caregivers

December 15, 2023

Coughing. Difficulty breathing. Wheezing. If you are taking care of a family member with COPD, you are familiar with these symptoms. Your aim is to …Read More

A woman has learned tips to help older people with anxiety and is using some of these strategies with her aging mother.

How to Help Older People With Anxiety

December 1, 2023

Aging is accompanied by a host of common changes. Shifts in eating and sleeping habits, memory, and interests in certain activities are often linked to …Read More

An older woman is keeping diabetes in check by testing her blood glucose.

A Guide for Keeping Diabetes in Check

November 10, 2023

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it’s likely you know someone or maybe even are …Read More

An older man talks on his cell phone. Learning how to prevent fraud against older loved ones is crucial with today’s fast-moving technology.

Imposter Scams: Top Tips for Preventing Fraud Against Older Loved Ones

October 27, 2023

October may be the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts holds a candle to the frightening reality of the latest senior scams. Older …Read More

A woman faces some of the issues family caregivers encounter while providing support to her aging father.

Understanding the Leading Issues Family Caregivers Encounter

October 20, 2023

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 …Read More

A woman who is caring for her older parents alone could benefit from caregiving advice for only children.

Caregiving Advice for Only Children and Their Aging Parents

October 13, 2023

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 …Read More

A woman demonstrates how friends and family of people with dementia can make visits more meaningful.

Meaningful Connections: Advice for Friends and Family of People With Dementia

September 8, 2023

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social continues to be vitally important for people with dementia, a variety …Read More

A woman works on a puzzle with her older mother because she knows that it’s important to incorporate activities that improve self-esteem in those with dementia.

Activities That Improve Self-Esteem in Dementia Patients

August 25, 2023

What gets you up out of bed each day? Most of us have an extensive to-do list that propels us to get the day started. …Read More

A woman pours water into a glass to ensure she stays hydrated, one of the tips from our family caregiver’s guide to incontinence care.

A Family Caregiver’s Guide to Incontinence Care

August 18, 2023

It is not something most people would feel comfortable sharing with others. The awkwardness of even talking about incontinence is often enough to keep the …Read More