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 Help Senior Loved Ones Find Their Purpose
What exactly is it that gets you out of bed every day? If you are part of the sandwich generation, providing care for both younger
How to Advocate for a Senior Undergoing Medical Tests
There is frequently nothing “routine” about a routine medical checkup. You may arrive to your appointment perfectly fine, but leave with orders for blood work
Important Questions to Ask Senior Loved Ones This Holiday Season
It has been quite some time since you’ve had the opportunity for a nice, long visit with Mom. Now that the holiday season is here,
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
Top Time Management Tips Family Caregivers Can Use
If today’s to-dos seem like more than you are able to possibly squeeze into 24 short hours, you are not alone! Family caregivers in many
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
What to Do When Seniors Refuse Care Due to Cost
A lot of today’s seniors grew up in the Great Depression. They lived through a period of time when the nation was pinching pennies and
The Benefits of Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia
Memory loss and dementia may seem synonymous. However, it is important to understand that long-term memory often remains intact long into the progression of the