“You always…” “You never…” “If I were you…” As a caregiver, you work tirelessly and selflessly to provide care for someone you love. What happens …Read More
Category: Caregiver Tips
Alzheimer’s and Fear of Being Alone: Coping With Shadowing
May 12, 2023
Primary caregivers for people with dementia are often all too familiar with the challenge of trying to take a quiet minute or two alone – …Read More
What to Ask the Pharmacist When a Senior Gets a New Prescription
April 28, 2023
You’ve just left the physician’s office with Mom. The doctor is sending over a new prescription to the pharmacy which should be ready by the time …Read More
How to Avoid Compromising Your Retirement Funds as a Family Caregiver
April 21, 2023
Caring for a senior parent is a time-intensive labor of love. It may impact financial resources, as family caregivers may choose to take unpaid leave …Read More
How to Juggle Caregiving With a Career With the Help of Home Care
March 31, 2023
It’s a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you have your job, which offers you purpose, fulfillment, and of course, a paycheck. On the other …Read More
Symptoms That May Mean Alzheimer’s in a Senior Loved One
February 24, 2023
You cannot quite put your finger on it, but you have started to observe some differences in Mom’s habits lately. She is somewhat more forgetful …Read More
What a Loss of Interest in Activities Means for Seniors
January 27, 2023
Following the eventfulness of the holiday season, it’s not uncommon for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet what may possibly appear at first glance …Read More
Lifestyle Changes for Seniors for a Healthy New Year
December 30, 2022
As we get ready to move forward into 2023, it’s the perfect time to ponder what we have learned from the past year and what …Read More
How to Identify Cognitive Impairment in Senior Loved Ones
December 16, 2022
Returning home for the holidays is a great opportunity to make new memories and reminisce together about holidays past. However,, it’s also a time when …Read More
Expert Tips for Dementia Caregivers
November 11, 2022
Providing care for someone with dementia can feel as complicated as trying to wrap your mind around quantum physics. It involves attempting to make sense …Read More