Care Strategies for the Middle Stages of Dementia: Part 2 of 3
Getting the news that a senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with the disease as well as its effects, both at present and in the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we will examine the early, middle and later stages […]
Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Older Adults to Maintain Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing During the Pandemic
While we can certainly begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our mental and physical health and wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from people we love has taken a toll on many seniors and the people they love. Now is an ideal […]
Caring for a Loved One in the Early Stages of Dementia: Part 1 of 3
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with the early stages of dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the various aspects and factors of the disease, both now as well as in the future, may be overwhelming. Over the next few months, this three-part series will examine the early, middle and later […]
Top Tips for Minimizing Sundowning in the Elderly with Dementia
As the sun begins to set, many of us can relax after a long day and prepare for a peaceful evening to unwind – unless you’re providing care for a person with dementia. Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a frequent occurrence in Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, and can result in restless, sleepless […]
Six Ways In-Home Care Services Can Reduce Loneliness in the Elderly
Isolation. Fear. Loneliness. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on all of us in one way or another, but for older adults in particular, the seclusion essential to ensure safety from COVID-19 has had harmful effects on emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. With a professional team of senior care experts providing home care in Topeka, Grace […]
Reduce Family Caregiver Stress by Keeping a Journal
With the new year just around the corner, now is a great time to consider new strategies that can help you be an even more effective caregiver and also provide benefits to your senior loved one. Journaling is a wonderful way to reduce family caregiver stress, and can be utilized as an outlet to problem-solve […]
Balancing Caring for Older Parents and School-Aged Children
If your days are overflowing with managing a home, working, parenting, caring for older parents, and attempting to squeeze in time for yourself while looking after other relationships, welcome to the sandwich generation! Made up of those ages 35 – 54 who are “sandwiched” between meeting the needs of caring for older parents and school-aged […]
Chronic Disease Management: Top Tips to Help Navigate Chronic Kidney Disease
They are only about the size of your fist, yet they are crucial to your body’s performance. Kidneys work as filters to eliminate waste from the body, but they also control our blood pressure and assist in the production of red blood cells. For those with chronic kidney disease, effective management is vital to prevent […]
The Best New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers? Those That Are Achievable!
We either love them or despise them, but no matter what our stance on New Year’s resolutions, there’s something incredibly energizing about stepping into a whole new year, offering us a new slate and the chance to make any adjustments we wish to improve total wellbeing or to accomplish a completely new goal or dream. […]
Traveling with Elderly Parents This Holiday Season? These Tips Can Help!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for family get-togethers! With many families separated by regional distance, or simply due to the demands of life, all of us appreciate the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones during the holidays. And for aging parents, the chance to enjoy quality time with family is especially […]