3 Ways to Make Helping Aging Parents with Finances Easier
Helping aging parents with finances is often extremely challenging, and often the reason behind family controversies, increased emotions, and misconceptions. And for a good number
Dementia Caregiving Tip: The Benefits of Journaling
Caring for a member of the family with dementia is a fluid, ever-evolving undertaking. One day can be calm and peaceful, with your loved one
Medication and the Elderly: The Tips You Need to Keep Loved Ones Safe
A recent research study of over 2,000 older adults finds that an astonishing 87% take at least one prescription drug, and a staggering 36% are
How Do People Get Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops after being exposed to a toxic substance called asbestos. Many people were unknowingly exposed to asbestos for the majority
Managing Incontinence for Seniors with Dementia
Dementia care calls for both empathy and creativity to manage a range of challenging behaviors and effects, and that’s especially true when it comes to incontinence,
Caring for a Family Member: 5 Tough (But Normal) Emotions in Caregiving – and How to Manage Them
If you’re feeling a bit disheartened in your role as caregiver, take heart; you’re in good company. Caring for a family member is perhaps one of the most complex roles
New Cancer Breakthrough Shows Potential to Treat All Forms of the Disease
We already know how amazing our body’s immune system is in fighting invading bacteria and viruses and restoring us to health following an illness, but
5 Ways to Create a Better Home Environment for People with Alzheimer’s
Agitation is among the more challenging effects for people with Alzheimer’s, and it can also be extremely frustrating for family members to manage. One of
Dementia and Eyesight Problems: Tips for Caregivers
The complicated steps necessary to enable us to see are mind-boggling. In the blink of an eye, our brains can easily take transmitted details of