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 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
What Family Caregivers Should Know About Seniors and Urinary Tract Infections
April 15, 2022
Itchiness. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you’ve ever endured the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you understand …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
Involving Siblings in Caring for Elderly Parents
March 18, 2022
As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that’s definitely true when it comes to caring for elderly parents. If you and your …Read More
Understand the Facts About Delirium in the Elderly
February 25, 2022
With its parallels to dementia, delirium is often a complicated problem to identify and manage. Older adults are especially vulnerable to delirium, so our senior …Read More
What to Know About Easy Bruising in Seniors
February 18, 2022
We all experience it, particularly as we grow older. Maybe while vacuuming, we run into the edge of the coffee table, never giving it a …Read More
Understanding the Risk of Depression for Older Adults
January 28, 2022
After spending time with relatives and revisiting beloved traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it’s typical for a sense of nostalgia and sorrow to …Read More
Keeping a Senior Care Journal Can Change Dementia Care for the Better
January 21, 2022
Journaling is growing in popularity, for a variety of reasons. Hardly the “Dear Diary” days of our childhood, it’s much more than simply a way …Read More