How to Cope with Recognition Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease
You have been caring for Mom since her diagnosis of dementia. You have been working through many of the challenging symptoms. Yet one day, she
How to Support a Senior During a Short-Term Stay at an Assisted Living Facility
After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the physician may recommend rehab in an assisted living facility before the person returns home. This is typically a
How to Overcome Denial of Senior Care Needs from Family Members
When you start to notice the red flags that care at home is necessary for someone you love, it’s very common for the person to
Practicing Patience as a Family Caregiver
Does your blood pressure soar once you finally finish filling your cart with groceries, simply to find just one checkout lane open and a line
Top New Year’s Resolutions for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, exercise more, and eat healthier, but as a caregiver for someone with dementia, perhaps just
Keeping Your Relationship Intact While Caregiving for a Spouse
If you are in a successful, lasting relationship, you understand that it requires commitment, compromise, and sacrifice. The happiest relationships are the ones where both
Overcoming Family Caregiver Isolation
Who would imagine that spending a great deal of time being a caregiver for another person could also make you feel incredibly alone? The hard
Top Excuses That Can Lead to Alzheimer’s Caregiver Burnout
“You can make it, but it’s easier if you don’t have to do it alone.” – Betty Ford We all know that no person is
Overcoming Common Caregiver Issues to Become a Better Advocate for Seniors
Trusting someone you love to the care of somebody else is never easy, especially for an older family member. Whether at home or in a