Dementia patients still need to do daily activities. In fact, doing daily activities can help to slow down the progression of dementia. As a family caregiver, there are many great activities that you can encourage your elderly loved one to do if they have dementia. You can also make a list of activities your elderly […]
Would Your Mom Be Interested in Attending a Virtual Film Festival?
Your mom is a movie buff. She loves watching films when they’re released. This year’s been a little harder for her, and you wonder if there’s a better way for her to catch new movies as they’re released. The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot for families across the U.S. Some of those changes may be […]
What Can You Do about Learning to Accept Difficult Situations?
If you’ve ever encountered a situation as a caregiver that you couldn’t change or adjust, you’ve found a situation you need to learn to accept. That’s easier said than done, of course, but you can learn to do it. Find the Positives Finding the positivity is always important when you’re a caregiver. There are tons of positives, even if the overall […]
5 Tips for the Beginning Caregiver
If you’re new to being a family caregiver, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. You may not know how to get started or what you can do to make the experience as easy on yourself as possible. Below are 5 things you can do as a beginning caregiver to improve your journey. #1: Spend […]
Would an E-Reader Be Better for Your Mom and Dad?
Modern technology often confuses older people. It doesn’t have to be complicated, but some just can’t get used to the buttons and features. There’s one item that families want their parents with diminishing eyesight to embrace. That item is an e-reader. If your parents love to read, an e-reader makes sure they keep reading, even […]
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