Dealing with Sibling Conflicts in Your Care Journey on Middle Child Day
Elder Care in Granite Bay CA August 13 is Middle Child Day and even if you are not a middle child, if you have siblings this can be an important day in your caregiver journey with your elderly loved one. Many people have the perception that if a family caregiver has siblings, their job is […]
UV Ray Safety and Your Loved One
Home Care in Lincoln CA It’s summertime! As families gather outside for picnics, family reunions, holiday cookouts, or just some old-fashioned fun in the sun, seniors need to be proactive with protecting themselves from the sun’s harmful rays. Some outdoor activities may require closer and more frequent attention to sun protection than others. And whether […]
How to Cope When You Disagree with Your Parent’s Care Decisions
Caregiver in Fair Oaks CA As a family caregiver it is your responsibility to make sure that your parent lives the happiest, healthiest, and safest life that they can as they age in place. While you are doing this, however, it is important to remember that it is not your opinions and thoughts that are […]
Proper Cell Phone Etiquette During Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Senior Care in Elk Grove CA July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month. No, this does not mean this month should be used to call as many friends and family members as you can with your mobile device. Instead, this month is dedicated to connecting with loved ones without letting technology interfere. Although many older adults […]
Tips for Making Bathing More Streamlined for a Parent with Alzheimer’s Disease
Elder Care in Roseville CA Independence in the bathroom is often one of the first things that a senior loses when they face the challenges of getting older. Bathing can present a variety of difficulties that can make it hard for your loved one to manage on their own, especially if they are also dealing […]
Older Adults and Strep Throat – Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment
Home Care in Davis CA July is International Group B Strep Throat Month. Strep throat is a condition that is most commonly found in children, but has also been found in older adults. According to Oxford Journals, elders account for less than 40 percent of group b strep throat cases. Although it is common among […]
Understanding and Respecting Diversity
Caregiver in Carmichael CA We hear a great deal about celebrating diversity, but it seems that before we can celebrate differences, we need to understand and respect them. But how do we do that? And is it fair to expect our seniors, for example, to understand things that, at least in some cases, are so […]
What Are the Best Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress?
Senior Care in Folsom CA One of the biggest things you can do for yourself as a family caregiver is to learn how to manage your stress. Once you learn how to do that effectively you’ll find that you’re better able to take care of your loved one and anything else that life throws your […]
Cancer from the Sun Month
Elder Care in Carmichael CA We’re now into June and the sun shines brightest and hottest during the months of June, July and August, with some rare exceptions. So it’s no wonder that June is officially recognized as Cancer from the Sun month. It’s a time when awareness is drawn to the sun’s harshness and […]
Helping Your Aging Parent Get Good Sleep
Caregiver in Sacramento CA As people grow older, they typically don’t require as much sleep as when they were younger. That’s a good thing, because sound, restful sleep is harder to get the older we get. In addition to changes caused by the general process of aging, many other things can cause changes to or […]
