Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel as frustrating as trying to grasp quantum physics. It entails trying to make sense of what …Read More
Effective Strategies for Dementia Care
November 11, 2022
Category: Care Tips
Emotional Management Strategies for Family Caregivers
November 4, 2022
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 …Read More
Advice for Supporting an Older Loved One at the Doctor
October 28, 2022
For family caregivers, balance is key. Supporting an older loved one as much as you possibly can while not crossing the boundaries that protect a …Read More
Reduce Agitation With These Sensory Dementia Care Activities
September 23, 2022
Unexplained mood swings are hallmark symptoms of dementia, and can be challenging for family caregivers to navigate. One minute you are enjoying a nice activity …Read More
Managing Ongoing Pain in Seniors With Home Care Services
September 9, 2022
Stinging. Aching. Burning. That is how many older adults with chronic pain express how they feel on an daily basis. Ongoing pain like this may …Read More
Getting Accustomed to a Wheelchair: How to Help Senior Loved Ones
August 26, 2022
Growing older requires us to adjust to a number of changes. Our kids grow up and leave the nest. We may choose to sell the …Read More
The Benefits of At-Home Care Assistance for Family Caregivers
August 12, 2022
What does a normal day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many, it begins before dawn, helping an older relative who has …Read More
Ideas for Getting Seniors to Take Medications
August 5, 2022
“I don’t need that medicine! There’s nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve heard a senior loved one say this or any other sentiment to rationalize …Read More
How to Handle Being Unjustly Accused by Someone with Dementia
July 22, 2022
Just picture having a nice afternoon with your family member with dementia, listening to music and playing a game of cards, when out of the …Read More
Steps to Take When a Parent Passes Away
July 8, 2022
When a parent passes away, there are a number of personal and legal details that must be handled. Knowing what to do and where to …Read More