Six Tips for Helping Your Mom Feel Less Embarrassed With
Back in 2010, a study of women 85 or older with Alzheimer’s disease found that 15% of them had a toileting disability and suffered from either bowel incontinence, urinary incontinence, or both.
The Key Aspects of Self-Care That Family Caregivers Often Overlook
As you take care of your mom and dad every day, are you overlooking your own care needs? When was the last time you had a break?
What Toll Can Family Caregiving Have on You?
Learning about the toll that family caregiving can have on you could help you to decide whether you want to do this in the first place, whether you need to take more time off, or whether you should hire home care assistance providers to help, as well.
Now’s a Good Time to Consider Making Changes in 2022
If family members cannot help as often as your parents need, it’s an excellent time to address the benefits of home care services.
Could Meal Planning Benefit Your Dad?
If you’re one of the many people who tie malnutrition to low weight, you should be aware that malnutrition isn’t always linked to extreme weight loss.
Talking With Your Siblings About Caring For A Senior Parent
It’s National Family Caregiver’s Month and now is a great time to talk with your siblings about home care for a senior parent.
Loss of Taste and Senior Citizens: What Should You Know?
Most people are now aware that loss of taste is a symptom of Covid-19. However, if your elderly loved one has loss of taste, that doesn’t automatically mean they have Covid-19. There are some other reasons for loss of taste in senior citizens. As a family caregiver, it can be helpful to learn about these […]
Six Steps to Take With Your Parents During Long-Term Care Planning Month
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created Long-Term Care Planning Month to bring attention to the need for families to discuss long-term care. While many older adults end up needing long-term care as they age, not every family discusses it. Now is the time to sit down as a family and talk about […]
How Do You Balance Your Job and Your Parents’ Care Needs?
You work 40 hours each week, plus you have overtime now and then. Your parents need your help, too. They struggle with meal preparation and cannot drive themselves to and from the stores or medical offices. How do you balance both without giving up your personal time? Talk to Your Boss You may be able […]
When Should Seniors Plan for the End of Life?
Planning for the end of life can be one of the worst topics to discuss, and you never want to bring it up with your parents or loved one too soon. When is it time to start planning for the end of life? The truth is once an adult becomes a senior and if they […]
