Caregiver Tips

Family Caregiving Tips: How to Advocate for Older Loved Ones During a Hospital Stay

Whether a loved one is hospitalized for a planned procedure or an unplanned medical crisis, you may be left feeling…

10 months ago

Savoring Every Bite: Strategies to Overcome Appetite Loss in Aging Adults

You’ve just made a large batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells delicious, and you cannot wait to…

10 months ago

Preserve Independence With Alzheimer’s by Adapting Activities

If you are caring for a person with dementia, you may be inclined to do as much as possible for…

11 months ago

How to Handle Negative Feedback as a Caregiver

"You never..." “I can't believe you..." "Don't do it that way!" As a family caregiver for an older loved one,…

12 months ago

How to Manage Shadowing in Alzheimer’s

Primary caregivers for a person with Alzheimer's disease are likely all too familiar with the challenge of trying to take…

12 months ago

What to Ask Your Pharmacist About New Prescriptions for Older Loved Ones

You have just left the physician's office with Mom. She is sending over a new prescription to the drug store…

1 year ago

Tips for Building a Nest Egg While Providing Care for Older Loved Ones

Providing care for an aging parent is a time-consuming labor of love. Additionally, it may affect financial resources, as family…

1 year ago

How Home Care Helps Family Caregivers Find Balance

It’s a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you have your career, which provides you fulfillment, purpose, and obviously, a…

1 year ago

Personality Changes That Could Point to Dementia in a Loved One

You can’t quite put your finger on it, and yet you’ve begun to notice some differences in Mom’s conduct recently.…

1 year ago

Older Loved Ones With Anhedonia: How Home Care Can Help

Following the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is not uncommon for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet…

1 year ago