“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: Family Caregiver
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
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
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
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
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