Decreasing agitation with dementia patients can be difficult any given day, but add in disruptions to routine, additional visitors, decorations, and noise, and you might …Read More
Tag: Family Caregiving
Natural Disaster Safety and Preparedness Plans for Seniors
September 27, 2019
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and various other natural disasters occur suddenly, and although it’s important for all of us to have an emergency plan set up, …Read More
Influenza Complications: Facts You Need to Know to Keep Seniors Safe
September 20, 2019
Far from solely sniffles and a cough, the flu can hit the elderly hard. With a vulnerable immune system, individuals over age 65 are particularly …Read More
The Senior Health Benefits of Using Nature to Nurture
June 3, 2019
Is there anything better after the extended, cold winter than finally having the ability to open up the windows and to allow the clean, warm, …Read More
Experiencing Joint Pain? These Exercises Can Help.
May 8, 2019
Are you aware that for every single pound of weight we lose, we relieve four pounds of force from our knees, and as many as …Read More
Before Caregiving Stress Becomes Overwhelming, Take a Deep Breath and Try These Tips
October 17, 2018
Stress and family caregiving generally go hand in hand. Committing your life to meet the needs of an elderly family member can be daunting, especially …Read More
How to Provide the Best Senior Care in Spite of Tough Family Dynamics
October 11, 2018
In thinking back on the years spent with your sisters and brothers, you can no doubt recall a number of great memories: holidays spent as …Read More
Experiencing Caregiver Guilt? We Have the Solution to Help Restore Peace.
September 28, 2018
If you’re providing care for an older loved one, you likely know this emotion all too well: caregiver guilt. It doesn’t matter how much time …Read More
Looking to Reduce Caregiving Stress? Humor Can Help!
September 15, 2018
We’ve all had “one of those days” – you’ve hit the snooze button one too many times and missed a significant meeting, the coffee maker …Read More
A Simple Breakdown of Alzheimer’s Disease Stages for Family Caregivers
June 27, 2017
Comparable to the changing of the seasons, the progression of Alzheimer’s stages due to the disease may be marked by way of a variety of …Read More