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Category: Family Caregiver

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Start 2024 Off Right: New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

December 29, 2023

“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

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Maintaining Safety and Well-Being for Older Loved Ones This Holiday Season

November 17, 2023

Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you prepare for family gatherings, there’s something more to take into account besides which gifts to …Read More

An adult woman hugs her elderly mother. Supporting caregivers is an important step in providing better senior care.

Supporting Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month

November 3, 2023

If you have ever felt underappreciated and unrecognized in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, …Read More

A woman feels a lack of support when caring for her aging father, one of the top three challenges caregivers face.

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

An adult woman spends quality time with her mother and father, something that many only children do when providing care for an aging parent.

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

A senior woman is spending time with a loved one with dementia.

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

A woman engages in dementia-friendly activities, such as putting together a puzzle, with her elderly mother.

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

A woman pours a glass of water, understanding that hydration is an important strategy in caring for someone with incontinence.

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

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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

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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

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