Turning the Page: Positive Family Caregiver Resolutions for 2024
“I’m going to force myself to run three miles every day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” “I’m going to clean the bathrooms more regularly.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If so, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you will look forward […]
Understanding the Benefits of In-Home Care for Older Loved Ones
Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you prepare for family get-togethers, there is something more to consider besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it’s very common to notice changes in older family members you haven’t seen […]
Celebrating and Honoring Family Caregivers
If you’ve ever felt underappreciated and unrecognized in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time for honoring family caregivers for the tireless work and dedication they invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. It’s Not Always Easy…But […]
Three Common Challenges for Family Caregivers
Taking care of your aging parents is an extremely rewarding act of love. As you reflect on the care they provided for you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to reciprocate. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said that, providing care […]
Tips for Caring for Aging Parents as an Only Child
Being an only child has some perks. As a kid, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you had the benefit of receiving all the love and attention of your parents. You may now discover, however, that caring for aging parents as an only child means it’s your turn to provide all […]
Understanding the Dos and Don’ts for Dementia Visits
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social is still vitally necessary for people who have dementia, a number of factors can cause an increase in isolation, such as: Effects of the disease that make it difficult to communicate effectively Discomfort on the part of family and friends who […]
Activities Help Boost Self-Esteem in a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease
What gets you up and out of bed each morning? Most of us have a lengthy list of to-dos that motivates us to get started on the day. As much as we might wish we could keep hitting the snooze button, having a feeling of purpose is actually crucial to our health. That is true […]
Tips for Caring for Incontinence in an Older Loved One
It’s not something most of us would feel comfortable sharing with others. Indeed, the embarrassment of even mentioning incontinence is often enough to keep the issue hidden. Not just that, but there is a common misunderstanding that it is simply a normal aspect of the aging process and needs to be quietly accepted and dealt […]
How to Respond to Caregiver Criticism
“If I were you…” “Why would you…” “You never…” As a caregiver for a senior loved one, you work tirelessly and selflessly to provide care for a person you love. What happens when you are giving it your all, but your all is not good enough? Negative feedback is never easy to hear, but it is […]
How to Continue to Build Retirement Savings as a Family Caregiver
Caring for an older parent is a time-consuming labor of love. It can also affect finances, as family caregivers may decide to take unpaid leave from work, reduce their hours, or stop working altogether. It’s not unusual for family caregivers to set aside their long-term financial objectives in order to focus on a loved one’s needs. […]