What Is Resentment Trying to Teach You as a Caregiver?
So many caregivers are shocked to find that they suddenly feel resentful of the person they’re caring for, even though they love that person and want to be their caregiver. If that’s happening to you, there may be some lessons involved. Resentment Is an Opportunity to Assess What’s Happening Feeling even a little bit of […]
4 Veggies That Are Easy for Mom to Grow
Many older adults enjoy gardening as a hobby, but it’s also an excellent form of exercise and a way to add nutritious foods to their diet. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, a time to celebrate the delicious vegetables seniors can grow right in their own yards. While gardening is a fun hobby for […]
How Do You Make a Home Safe When Your Dad’s Vision is Going?
Age-related eye diseases play a large part in the number of older adults who go blind or partially blind. The top diseases that lead to blindness or low vision are cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, or macular degeneration. If your dad’s vision is worsening or he’s lost his vision, it’s important that you do two things. […]
It’s Estimated That 70 Percent of Seniors Will Need Elder Care. Is Your Family Prepared?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 7 out of 10 men and women will likely need long-term care. Around 59 percent of those people rely on unpaid care from family members. The others rely on paid caregivers to help around the home. While the average length of care is three years, […]
