What You and Your Senior Should Know About National Volunteer Blood Donor Month
January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. This is the perfect opportunity for you and your elderly loved one to learn more about the life-saving effects of donating blood, and getting involved in the community around you by making such a donation. As a family caregiver, it is important for you to find ways to […]
How Do You Bring Up Senior Care When Your Mom Doesn’t Want to Hear It?
Talking to your parent about the need for senior care is hard enough. When your mom refuses to listen, you’ll feel helpless. What do you do when any conversations about the need for caregivers are met with anger and refusal? Enlist the Help of Her Friends. Talk to your mom’s friends. See if any of […]
Simple Ways to Include Your Mom in Holiday Festivities When She Has Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s can be a brutal disease. You may find your mom becomes anxious and stressed in crowds or other people’s homes. This can make it hard to hold family gatherings. Here are a few tricks you can use to include her in holiday gatherings. Aim for Her Best Hours. Men and women with Alzheimer’s have […]
Indoor Christmas Decorating Safety Tips
Decorating the home for Christmas is a wonderful time for your family. For your aging parent, this is a great way to keep their spirits high, boost their mental and emotional health, and create a warming, welcoming environment for the holiday season. Decorating is a fun way to spend quality time together as well. You […]