The Importance of Maintaining Dignity in Aging
The everyday tasks of caregiving for a senior you love can easily take over one’s days. There’s so much to be completed, and frequently it’s
Dementia and a Fear of Being Alone: How to Help Overcome Shadowing
Primary caregivers for anyone with Alzheimer’s disease are frequently all too acquainted with the complications experienced in trying to take a quiet moment or two
This One Simple Idea Improves Home Care for Seniors with Dementia
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Memories are what bind together our past
Learn to Discern Normal Holiday Blues from Depression in Older Adults
Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for many seniors, the holidays are a period of deep despair. Longing for holidays
Holidays with Seniors During COVID-19: Tips to Stay Safe While Having Fun
Think of the most perfect holiday season you can imagine. While that image may vary a bit for each of us, it typically includes gifts,
Can a Humidifier Lessen the Effects of COPD?
For older adults and those with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the best possible air quality in the home is critical. Air that is
How to Let Go of Caregiver Guilt
Family care providers give a great deal of themselves to take care of their senior loved ones, often surrendering their own needs and desires in
Is It Just Senior Forgetfulness – or Dementia?
You entirely forgot about the physician’s appointment scheduled for last Tuesday, misplaced your sunglasses for the umpteenth time, and can’t recall the name of the
Easy Options to Get Rid of Medications Safely
With so many senior loved ones taking multiple prescriptions, and with physicians changing and adding medications and dosages to find the ideal combination, it’s critical