Family Therapy for Caregivers of Aging Parents
There are certain milestones we might encounter in our lives that, though not necessarily negative, are known stressors. Losing a job. Starting a new job.
Tips for Caregiving for the New Family Caregiver
It may have come totally without warning: an unanticipated fall that caused a broken hip and the need for Mom to have help and support
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
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
How to Manage the Refusal to Change Clothes Common with Dementia
Providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia requires creativity, patience, and empathy – the capacity to step outside of
The Risks and Rewards of Home Health Care During COVID-19
Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to deal with seemingly monumental challenges related to the care of the older adults they