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
Category: Caregiving
Understanding the Emotional Effects of Caring for a Parent
November 4, 2022
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 …Read More
Aging Care Services Help Family Care Providers Recharge
August 12, 2022
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 …Read More
Prevent Injuries when Caring for Senior Loved Ones with These 5 Tips
June 10, 2022
When you decided to care for a senior loved one, you likely never thought of your role as risky. Yet the hazards of senior care …Read More
How to Prepare for Taking on the Role of Family Care Provider
December 10, 2021
It might have started informally, with a bit of help and support here and there. Picking up a couple of things from the supermarket for …Read More
The Heat Stroke Symptoms You Should Know to Keep Seniors Safe This Summer
June 11, 2021
Through the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the warm …Read More
Care Tips for a Loved One with Late Stage Alzheimer’s Symptoms : Part 3 of 3
April 23, 2021
Receiving the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-altering. Thinking through the many different facets and aspects associated …Read More
Older Adults and Mental Health: A Growing Concern
October 9, 2020
They’re called our “golden years” for good reason; aging brings with it a variety of benefits, including greater wisdom, the freedom to experience life without …Read More
Helping Seniors Cope with Pandemic Fatigue
September 25, 2020
It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been put in place to emphasize safety can start …Read More
Top Tips for Kidney Disease Management
May 15, 2020
They are only about the size of your fist, but they are imperative to your body’s functioning. Kidneys work as filters to get rid of …Read More