“I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” “I’m going to clean the …Read More
Start 2024 Off Right: New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
December 29, 2023
Category: Caregiver Tips
Top Tips for Managing COPD at Home
December 15, 2023
Coughing. Shortness of breath. Wheezing. If you’re caring for a family member with COPD, you know these symptoms all too well. Your goal is to …Read More
Shedding Light on Anxiety in the Elderly
December 1, 2023
Aging is accompanied by a host of common changes. Shifts in eating and sleeping habits, memory, and interests in certain activities are frequently linked to …Read More
Simple Strategies for Managing Diabetes in Older Adults
November 10, 2023
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it is likely you know someone or perhaps even …Read More
The Evolutions of Older Adult Scams: How AI Is Changing the Game
October 27, 2023
October is the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts holds a candle to the frightening reality of the latest older adult scams. Older …Read More
Three Challenges Caregivers Face on a Routine Basis
October 20, 2023
Taking care of your aging parents is an incredibly rewarding act of love. As you reflect on the care they provided to you when you …Read More
Providing Care for an Aging Parent as an Only Child
October 13, 2023
Being an only child has its perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or squabbles, and you had the advantage of receiving …Read More
Top Tips for Spending Time With a Loved One With Dementia
September 8, 2023
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization remains critically important for those with Alzheimer’s disease, multiple factors can cause …Read More
Dementia-Friendly Activities to Build Self-Esteem
August 25, 2023
What is it that gets you up out of bed every day? Most of us have an extensive list of to-dos that pushes us to …Read More
Strategies for Caring for Someone With Incontinence
August 18, 2023
It’s not something most people would feel comfortable discussing with others. As a matter of fact, the embarrassment of even talking about incontinence is generally …Read More