The Risks and Rewards of Home Health Care During COVID-19
Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to deal with seemingly monumental challenges related to the care of the older adults they
Rummaging Behaviors and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Looking through boxes, cabinets, and closets, taking out assorted items from drawers, and sorting repetitively through a number of items might be frustrating for people
Family Caregiver Tips to Manage Stress
Stress is unavoidable, and actually, not always a bad thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that
Help For Family Caregivers: Finding Resiliency in Times of Crisis
Times of crisis may bring out both the best together with the worst in us. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we have heard stories of individuals
LATE Dementia: An Alzheimer’s Impersonator
An older adult who exhibits memory loss, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and problems with completing daily activities has the telltale signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Top 6 Resources for Seniors and Family Caregivers for COVID-19
Understanding where to turn with regard to the latest, most reliable info on COVID-19, specifically as it relates to seniors and those who provide care
Dementia Caregiving Tip: The Benefits of Journaling
Caring for a member of the family with dementia is a fluid, ever-evolving undertaking. One day can be calm and peaceful, with your loved one
Medication for Seniors: The Tips You Need to Keep Loved Ones Safe
A recent research study of over 2,000 older adults finds that an astonishing 87% take at least one prescription drug, and a staggering 36% are
Caring for a Family Member: 5 Tough (But Normal) Emotions in Caregiving – and How to Manage Them
If you’re feeling a bit disheartened in your role as caregiver, take heart; you’re in good company. Caring for a family member is perhaps one of the most complex roles
5 Ways to Create a Better Home Environment for People with Alzheimer’s
Agitation is among the more challenging effects for people with Alzheimer’s, and it can also be extremely frustrating for family members to manage. One of