Swift changes in moods are hallmark signs of dementia, and can be challenging for family caregivers to handle. One minute you might be taking part …Read More
Category: Caregiver Tips
In-Home Care Offers Pain Management Assistance for Older Adults
September 9, 2022
Aching. Burning. Stinging. That is the way many older adults with chronic pain express what they live with on a daily basis. Chronic pain may …Read More
Helping an Older Adult Adjust to the Need for a Wheelchair
August 26, 2022
Aging demands that we get accustomed to more than a few changes. Our children grow up and leave the nest. We may decide to sell …Read More
Understanding How Home Health Care Services Help Family Caregivers Find Balance
August 12, 2022
What does a standard day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many people, it begins before sunrise, helping a senior loved one …Read More
Ideas to Address Senior Medication Refusal
August 5, 2022
“I’m healthy as a horse. I don’t need that medication.” If you’ve heard an older family member say this or other similar sentiments to rationalize …Read More
How to Cope with False Comments when a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
July 22, 2022
Imagine having a lovely afternoon with a relative with dementia, listening to music and playing a game of cards together, when suddenly the person’s mood …Read More
Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes
July 8, 2022
When a loved one passes away, there are a number of administrative tasks that must be completed in a timely manner. Knowing where to begin …Read More
Reduce Caregiver Injury Risk with These 5 Tips
June 10, 2022
At the time you decided to provide care for a senior loved one, you likely did not think of your role as dangerous. Still, the …Read More
How In-Home Care Can Help With Caring for Cognitive Decline in Elderly Loved Ones
June 3, 2022
If you’re caring for an older parent, you’re familiar with the array of feelings involved. On one hand, it is a huge honor and extremely …Read More
Top Suggestions to Fight Stress for the Dementia Caregiver
April 22, 2022
There is no such thing as a “typical day” in the life of someone with dementia – or, for the individual providing their care. The person …Read More