Coming home for the holidays is a wonderful time to make new memories and reminisce together about holidays past. It is also an occasion when …Read More
Tips for Recognizing MCI in a Senior Loved One
December 16, 2022
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How Home Care Helps Older Adults Manage Congestive Heart Failure
December 2, 2022
We have only one, and it is perhaps the most fundamental organ in our bodies – so hearing from our doctor that our heart is “failing” …Read More
How Can Seniors Stay Independent When Giving Up the Car Keys?
November 25, 2022
It is a discussion no one wants to have with older parents, but one that will probably be needed eventually. Having the ability to drive …Read More
Practical Strategies for Caring for a Parent With Dementia
November 11, 2022
Caring for a parent with dementia can feel as frustrating as trying to wrap your mind around quantum physics. It involves attempting to make sense …Read More
How Family Caregivers Can Cope With Emotions of Caring for Others
November 4, 2022
As a family caregiver, it often feels like you have to be the rock of the family: cool, composed, and in control. No matter what …Read More
Going to a Doctor’s Appointment With a Senior
October 28, 2022
When caring for an older relative, there’s always a fine line to walk. You have to provide as much help and support as possible without …Read More
How At-Home Care Can Help After a Stroke
October 21, 2022
Experiencing a stroke is a scary, unexpected event. The effects can be minor to life-altering, but one thing is clear: follow-up care and help after …Read More
Keeping Up With Chronic Health Problems in Older Adults
October 7, 2022
If you are a family caregiver and feel overwhelmed with juggling appointments with various physicians, trips to the pharmacy, lab work, managing medications and special …Read More
Top Myths About Getting Older
September 30, 2022
If you are holding onto some of the top myths about getting older, like you’re doomed to a non-active, lonely lifestyle spent in a rocking …Read More
Do-It-Yourself Sensory Activities to Help Minimize Agitation in Dementia
September 23, 2022
Swift changes in moods are characteristic outward indications of dementia, and can be extremely difficult for family caregivers to work through. One minute you may …Read More