It is important that elderly adults live in an engaging home environment. Research shows that elderly adults who are more engaged have a happier, more entertaining life. If you are helping to care for your elderly loved one, there are some ways that you and their home care providers can make their home environment more […]
Get Your Loved One to Build Healthy Bonds with Caregivers
If your loved one is to the point where they need senior care providers to help take care of them, it is important that they create and build healthy bonds with those providers. By doing so, they will connect with them more, have a positive daily routine, and be able to build a healthy relationship […]
Are You Afraid You’re Going to Fail at Caregiving?
It’s so difficult to be new to caregiving. You don’t have experience to lean on yet and there are all the “what ifs” that you likely spend way too much time thinking about. Plus, what if you really mess up? If that’s your biggest fear as a caregiver, you need to know that you’re going […]
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 […]
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 […]
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