Throughout the entire long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the …Read More
Category: Caregiving
Know the Signs and Symptoms That May Point to a Parkinson’s Diagnosis
June 4, 2021
While almost one million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was probably first brought to the spotlight by …Read More
Middle Stage Dementia Symptoms and Care Strategies: Part 2 of 3
March 19, 2021
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the many different factors and facets of the …Read More
Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Older Adults to Maintain Physical and Emotional Wellbeing During the Pandemic
March 5, 2021
While we can certainly begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our physical and …Read More
The Benefits of Journaling for Family Caregivers
December 18, 2020
With the new year on the horizon, now is an excellent time to think about new strategies which will help you be a more effective …Read More
Balancing Act: Caring for Elderly Parents and School-Aged Children
December 4, 2020
If your days are overflowing with working, parenting, managing a home, taking care of elderly parents, and attempting to fit time in for yourself while …Read More
Mental Health in Senior Citizens: A Growing Concern
October 9, 2020
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it a great deal of positive benefits, including greater wisdom, the freedom …Read More
Top Tips to Help Manage Kidney Disease in Seniors
May 15, 2020
They’re only around the size of your fist, yet they’re crucial to your body’s performance. Kidneys serve as filters to remove waste from the body, …Read More
DIY Home Safety Assessment to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
April 24, 2020
With the majority of seniors choosing to continue to live at home during the course of aging, it is important to complete an extensive home …Read More
Head Trauma in Seniors May Lead to Traumatic Brain Injuries
April 10, 2020
When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your initial thought may be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into …Read More