What Not to Say During Tough Conversations with Aging Parents
As our parents grow older, it’s not always easy to know what our role as adult children should be. We want what’s best for them
Many Seniors Lack Basic Adaptive Devices That Can Be Life-Changing
Think of the countless tools you use each day – your phone, toothbrush, hairbrush – simple items, but ones you cannot envision living without. For
Family Caregiver Support: What the Post-Pandemic Work-Life Balance May Look Like
If there’s one particular positive after-effect associated with the pandemic, it’s been family caregiver support and appreciation. Managing work and home life has long been
Caregiving Tips 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
The Importance of Maintaining Independence in Aging
The everyday tasks of caregiving for a senior you love can easily take over one’s days. There’s so much to be completed, and frequently it’s
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
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