What does a regular day look like for you as a family caregiver? For a lot of people, it begins before sunrise, assisting a senior …Read More
Category: Caregiving
How to Avoid Getting Injured When Caring for Loved Ones
June 10, 2022
When you made the decision to provide care for a senior loved one, you likely didn’t consider your role to be risky. Yet the dangers …Read More
Cancer Care: Using Home Care Services to Ease Stress
October 15, 2021
When someone you love receives a cancer diagnosis, it may feel as if the world has stopped turning. Things that were once a high priority …Read More
Keep Seniors Safe This Summer from Common Heat-Related Illnesses
June 11, 2021
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
Know the Signs and Symptoms That May Point to a Parkinson’s Diagnosis
June 4, 2021
Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease While almost one million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was probably first brought to …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