Top 3 Tips for Avoiding Family Caregiver Burnout
So many people find it difficult to watch their mom or dad age, and have a hard time accepting their aging loved ones may need in-home care. Unfortunately, both seniors and their adult children can be in denial about the situation, ignoring the signs that show help is needed. Then, the family caregivers step in […]
How Do You Boost the Nutrition in Your Dad’s Favorite Meals?
Your dad is a meat and potatoes kind of guy. He loves lasagna, shepherd’s pie, and stew. He’s also been diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He’s been told to improve his diet. He doesn’t have to give up his favorites. He can enjoy new versions of his childhood favorites. Here are easy […]
Severe Loneliness Peaks in the Late 80s
A new study published in the journal International Psychogeriatrics revealed that a significant number of people in their late 80s feel more intense loneliness and isolation than at almost any other time in their lives. Due to factors largely beyond their control, aging adults have plenty of reasons to feel lonely. To avoid the negative […]
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 […]
What is NET Cancer?
November is NET Cancer Awareness Month. NET stands for neuroendocrine tumors. NET cancer is a term used to refer to cancers that begin in neuroendocrine cells. Each year, around 12,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with NET cancer. About NET Cancer. Neuroendocrine cells are located all over the body. Their purpose is to […]
Signs Your Aging Parent Might Be Losing Their Vision
Vision loss is one of the things many people just expect about getting older. In fact, it is so expected many believe it’s just something they have to deal with, and don’t mention it, or prepare to handle it. The reality is changes that occur in the body due to getting older are very likely […]
Tips for Lower Stress Thanksgiving Air Travel
Thanksgiving is nearly here, and for many people around the country, that means traveling to see family and friends. If you are planning on flying to celebrate the holiday, it is important to plan ahead. This is particularly true for you as a family caregiver. Preparation and careful approaches can help you to make this […]
