Whether a loved one is hospitalized for a planned surgery or an unplanned medical emergency, you may be left feeling vulnerable and helpless. You are …Read More
Category:Caregiver Tips
How to Handle a Decrease in Appetite in a Senior Loved One
June 30, 2023
You have just made a huge batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. The house smells yummy, and you cannot wait to eat. However, while you …Read More
Adapt Activities to Help Preserve Independence During Dementia
June 16, 2023
If you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you might be inclined to do whatever you can for the person to ease the …Read More
Top Caregiving Tips: What to Do About Dementia Shadowing
May 12, 2023
Primary caregivers for people with dementia are often all too familiar with the challenge of trying to take a calm moment or two alone – …Read More
How to Work With Your Pharmacist to Learn About a New Medication
April 28, 2023
You have just left the doctor’s office with Mom. The doctor is forwarding a new medication to the drug store that should be ready as …Read More
Financial Planning for Family Caregivers
April 21, 2023
Providing care for a senior parent is a time-consuming labor of love. It may also have an effect on finances, as family caregivers may decide …Read More
Symptoms That May Indicate a Loved One Might Have Alzheimer’s
February 24, 2023
You can’t quite put your finger on it, but you have begun to observe some differences in Mom’s habits recently. She is a bit more …Read More
Beyond the Winter Doldrums: How to Help Seniors with Anhedonia
January 27, 2023
After the busyness of the holidays, it’s not uncommon for the winter doldrums to emerge. Yet what might appear at first to be just a …Read More
Health and Wellness Tips for a Healthier 2023
December 30, 2022
While we prepare to move forward into 2023, it is an ideal time to ponder what we have learned over the last year and what …Read More
How to Know When a Senior Has Mild Cognitive Impairment
December 16, 2022
Returning home for the holidays is a great opportunity to make new memories and reminisce together about holidays past. But it’s also when family members …Read More