Overcome Caregiver Stress with These Dementia Care Tips
There’s no such thing as a “typical day” in the life of someone with dementia – or, for the person caring for them. The individual may suddenly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to sullen, angry, and aggressive. They may become caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” They might pace and wander. […]
A New Outlook for Family Caregivers in The New Year
“I’m going to clean the bathrooms more often.” “I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If so, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you will look forward […]
Celebrating Everyday Heroes: Family Caregivers
If you have ever felt underappreciated and unrecognized in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to celebrate the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. While It’s Not Always Easy, You […]
Understanding Common Family Caregiver Issues
Caring for your aging parents is an extremely rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided for you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to reciprocate. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said that, providing care for […]
Emotional Management Strategies for Family Caregivers
As a someone who provides care to others, you’re the rock of the family: in control, cool, and composed. Whatever the situation, you maintain the feeling of calm and warmth your family member requires, never wavering, always strong and supportive. Right? If this describes the impression you’ve created for yourself, it is time for a […]
Avoid Injury as a Family Caregiver with These 5 Tips
When you decided to provide care for a senior you love, you likely did not think of your role as being risky. However, the hazards of providing care are nothing to take lightly. As many as 94% of caregivers who participated in a recent survey noted physical pain in at least one part of their body […]
Feeling Overwhelmed? Top Family Caregiver Advice
Serving as a family caregiver for an older loved one is definitely an act of love. Even though it may certainly be rewarding, it can also swiftly become stressful, as a result of: The physical challenges of a chronic medical condition The cognitive challenges of Alzheimer’s disease Feeling helpless and struggling to address the older […]
The Benefits of Keeping a Journal for Family Caregivers
With the new year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to consider new strategies which will help you be an even more effective caregiver and also provide benefits to your loved one. Journaling is a great way to cut down on caregiver stress, and can be used as an outlet to problem-solve […]
Traveling with a Senior Loved One This Holiday Season? These Stress Free Travel Tips for Older Adults Can Help!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for family get-togethers! With many families separated by regional distance, or just as a result of the busyness of life, we all anticipate the chance to reconnect with close friends and family during the holiday season. And for the elderly, the chance to spend quality time […]
Reduce Dementia Agitation and Distress with These Activities
After a senior loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of progressive dementia, daily life can seem like a riddle to be figured out. Considering there are several stages of the disease, it’s not uncommon to find a variety of activities that are soothing and reduce dementia agitation for the person in […]