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
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
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,
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 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
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
Dealing with a Lack of Appreciation as a Family Caregiver
As soon as you woke up this morning until the end of a tiring day, you’ve given your all to the older family member you
Should I Seek Guardianship for My Senior Parent?
In an ideal world, our family relationships would all be helpful and positive. We would manage transitional times smoothly, cooperatively, and without any disagreement. As