It’s finally summer! After the long, cold winter and wet springtime, we can finally enjoy the great outdoors. For older adults, getting out into the …Read More
Category: Caregiver Tips
Senior Care: How to Advocate During a Hospitalization
July 14, 2023
Whether a loved one is hospitalized for a planned procedure or an unexpected medical emergency, you might be left feeling helpless and vulnerable. You are …Read More
Overcoming Obstacles: What to Do About Senior Appetite Loss
June 30, 2023
You have just made a huge batch of Mom’s legendary chili recipe. Your house smells yummy, and you can’t wait to enjoy a bowl. However, …Read More
Adapt Activities for Dementia Patients to Enhance Independence
June 16, 2023
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you could be inclined to do whatever you can for the person to help relieve the …Read More
Tips for Responding to Caregiver Critiques from Family Members
May 19, 2023
“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
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