How to Take on the Role of Caregiver for Elderly Parents
It may well have begun informally, with a little assistance from time to time. Grabbing a couple of things at the grocery store for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra casserole you made while preparing your own family’s dinner. Or just spending additional time visiting to be sure everything is ok. Now, perhaps you’re […]
How In-Home Care Helps When a Loved One Has Cancer
When a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis, it may feel as if everything is different. That which was once a high priority pales in comparison to doing whatever you can to help the person you love through this unexpected journey. If you are not sure where you should even begin in your position as […]
What Is Happening with My Senior Loved One? Sudden Onset of Delirium in the Hospital
A hospital stay is never something a senior looks forward to, but at least there is the reassuring fact that the necessary care and treatment are going to be delivered to provide healing. But what happens when the outcome isn’t as expected, and the older adult ends up with a new health concern? More and […]
Caring for a Loved One in the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s: Part 1 of 3
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s is life-altering. Thinking through the stages of Alzheimer’s and the numerous different facets and factors associated with the disease, both now as well as in the future, can be overwhelming. Over the next few months, in this three-part […]
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 […]