When you made the decision to offer care for an older adult you love, you probably never thought of your role as being hazardous. However, …Read More
Reduce Caregiving Injury Risks with These 5 Tips
June 10, 2022
Category:Caregiver Support and Tips
Taking Care of Seniors with Cognitive Decline: How Home Care Can Help
June 3, 2022
If you’re caring for an older relative, you’re fully mindful of the range of feelings involved. On one hand, it is a huge honor and …Read More
Finding Ways to Overcome Stress When Caring for a Senior With Dementia
April 22, 2022
There’s no such thing as a “typical day” for a senior with dementia – or, for the person caring for them. The senior may unexpectedly go …Read More
Fun and Engaging Activities for Seniors with Dementia
March 25, 2022
Continuing to be active and involved in meaningful interests is crucial for our mental health. All of us need to feel both successful and needed. …Read More
A New Reality: Becoming a Caregiver for a Family Member
December 10, 2021
It might have started informally, with a little help here and there. Picking up a couple of things from the store for your aging parent. …Read More
Caring for Cancer at Home with Home Care Services
October 15, 2021
When someone you love gets a cancer diagnosis, it can feel as if your whole world has changed. What was once a major concern pales …Read More
Characteristics of Middle Stage Alzheimer’s: What Caregivers Can Expect, Part 2 of 3
March 19, 2021
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-altering. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with …Read More
Balancing Caring for Aging Parents and School-Aged Children
December 4, 2020
If your days are full of managing a home, parenting, working, caring for elderly parents, and attempting to fit in time for yourself while nurturing …Read More
Questions to Ask When Planning Long Term Care for Aging Parents
November 23, 2020
Being together over the holidays is a good time to get caught up and an ideal time to have discussions about planning long term care …Read More
What Are the Risk Factors for Mesothelioma?
April 13, 2020
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops after being exposed to a toxic substance called asbestos. Many people were unknowingly exposed to asbestos for the majority …Read More