
Checklist of What to Do After a Loved One Dies
After losing a member of family, the very last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The pain and loss alone

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

Caring for Senior Parents: Managing Emotional Empathy and Avoiding Burnout
Empathy is, naturally, an integral characteristic of caring for senior parents. The ability to put yourself in another individual’s shoes means that you can better

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 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

How to Combat Family Caregiver Boredom
It is hard to admit but even harder to avoid. Family caregiver boredom is a common response to spending a great deal of time together,

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,