Five Ways to Give a Family Caregiver a Break
Due to your full-time job or distance from your parents’ home, you don’t help with their care as much as others. Their care falls on your sister’s shoulders. How can you help give her a break when you’re not close or don’t have as much time? Ask Her What Would Help the Most Ask your […]
What to Keep in Mind When Dementia Behaviors are Difficult
One of the hardest parts of being a family caregiver to someone with dementia is that the disease changes the way the older adult behaves. It can be very hard to see your elderly grandfather who was always a sweet, gentle man scream or yell. And, having someone follow you around the house, even into […]
Can a Therapy Dog Help Your Elderly Loved One?
Taking care of an elderly loved one can be a lot of work. You need to make sure you are taking care of yourself or you won’t be able to properly take care of your elderly loved one. In the meantime, however, one of the things you can do to help care for your elderly […]
Why Is Sleep So Important for You as a Caregiver?
You might not have felt truly rested in a while because you’ve been busy being a caregiver, but that’s something you need to examine more closely. Sleep is vital for good health period, and it’s even more urgent for you as a caregiver. You Need Sleep to Repair Body Damage During the day, the human […]
Are Financial Problems in Seniors a Sign of Early Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease often begins months or even years before noticeable symptoms occur. However, a new study indicates that when an older adult starts having trouble with their finances, it could be one of the earliest signs that Alzheimer’s is affecting their cognitive abilities. Alzheimer’s and Fiscal Responsibility Before receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, […]
Four Types of Help that Might Help Your Senior Avoid a Fall
If your senior does happen to fall, she’s that much more likely to experience further health problems as well as a higher risk of falling again. Here’s what you can do to help her to do what she can to avoid a fall. Shoes, Especially if She’s Used to Being Barefoot There’s a lot to […]
Tips For Dealing With Incontinence
A common issue for seniors receiving elder care at home is incontinence. In fact, more than 50 percent of American seniors struggle with incontinence, with 25 percent of those people suffering from moderate, severe, or very severe urine leakage, and 8 percent experiencing that same level of leakage of the bowel. It is an uncomfortable […]
Does Your Senior Need Big Help Right Now?
You may not always know exactly when it’s time to bring in some extra help, but some of these situations can mean your elderly family member needs assistance now. Getting help sooner rather than later is always going to be better, both for you and for your senior. You’re Not Sure Your Senior Is Eating […]
Are You as Present as You Want to Be as a Caregiver?
When you’re constantly in a state of flux as a caregiver you can feel as if you’re pulled in different directions all the time. One practice that can help is that of being present. It helps you to ground yourself in what’s going on right now. You might need to practice it a little bit. […]
Top Nutrition Tips for the Elderly
Whether you or elderly care providers are taking care of your loved one, it is important to pay attention to their nutrition. Nutrition is a key aspect of their overall health. Many doctors recommend two main nutritional tips for the elderly. This is to increase their hydration and for them to eat more protein. These […]
