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,
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
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