Whether a loved one is hospitalized for a planned procedure or an unplanned medical crisis, you may be left feeling vulnerable and helpless. You’re trusting …Read More
Category: Caregiver Tips
Savoring Every Bite: Strategies to Overcome Appetite Loss in Aging Adults
June 30, 2023
You’ve just made a large batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells delicious, and you cannot wait to have a helping. But while …Read More
Preserve Independence With Alzheimer’s by Adapting Activities
June 16, 2023
If you are caring for a person with dementia, you may be inclined to do as much as possible for the person to relieve the …Read More
How to Handle Negative Feedback as a Caregiver
May 19, 2023
“You never…” “I can’t believe you…” “Don’t do it that way!” As a family caregiver for an older loved one, you work tirelessly and selflessly …Read More
How to Manage Shadowing in Alzheimer’s
May 12, 2023
Primary caregivers for a person with Alzheimer’s disease are likely all too familiar with the challenge of trying to take a quiet moment or two …Read More
What to Ask Your Pharmacist About New Prescriptions for Older Loved Ones
April 28, 2023
You have just left the physician’s office with Mom. She is sending over a new prescription to the drug store that should be ready by …Read More
Tips for Building a Nest Egg While Providing Care for Older Loved Ones
April 21, 2023
Providing care for an aging parent is a time-consuming labor of love. Additionally, it may affect financial resources, as family caregivers may decide to take …Read More
How Home Care Helps Family Caregivers Find Balance
March 31, 2023
It’s a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you have your career, which provides you fulfillment, purpose, and obviously, a paycheck. On the other hand, …Read More
Personality Changes That Could Point to Dementia in a Loved One
February 24, 2023
You can’t quite put your finger on it, and yet you’ve begun to notice some differences in Mom’s conduct recently. She is more forgetful than …Read More
Older Loved Ones With Anhedonia: How Home Care Can Help
January 27, 2023
Following the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is not uncommon for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet what may possibly appear at …Read More