There’s no such thing as “a typical day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The individual may abruptly go from …Read More
Top Ways to Fight Dementia Caregiver Stress
April 22, 2022
Category: Caregiver Tips
Understanding the Symptoms of a UTI in Senior Loved Ones
April 15, 2022
Itching. Burning. Urgency. If you have ever had the misfortune of experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know these symptoms on a personal level. …Read More
Engaging Dementia Activities for Senior Loved Ones
March 25, 2022
Remaining active and involved in meaningful hobbies is essential for our mental health. Most of us need to feel both successful and needed. This feeling …Read More
Tips for Noticing and Preventing Senior Depression
January 28, 2022
After visiting with family members and revisiting cherished traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it is typical for a feeling of nostalgia and sorrow …Read More
Family Caregiving: 7 Ways a Journal Can Help Keep Track of a Loved One’s Dementia
January 21, 2022
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a variety of reasons. Unlike the “Dear Diary” days of our childhood, it’s much more than simply …Read More
What to Anticipate When Assuming the Role of Family Caregiver
December 10, 2021
It might have begun informally, with some support here and there. Picking up some things from the supermarket for your aging parent. Dropping off the …Read More
Creating Fun, Calming Holiday Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
December 3, 2021
The restrictions of the COVID pandemic affected last year’s holiday season, forcing many families to be isolated from each other. Fortunately, this season families are …Read More
Care Tips for the Late Stages of Parkinson’s Disease: Part 3 of 3
November 12, 2021
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis has an effect on relatives in addition to the person with the disease. Understanding what to anticipate as the condition progresses …Read More
Providing Care in the Middle Stage of Parkinson’s Disease: Part 2 of 3
October 22, 2021
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis affects loved ones as well as the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the illness advances is vital to being …Read More
How In-Home Care Services Can Help a Loved One with Cancer
October 15, 2021
If an older adult you love receives a cancer diagnosis, it may feel as if everything is different. Things that were once a top concern …Read More