New Year’s Resolutions for Finding Balance as a Family Caregiver
“I’m going to clean the bathrooms more frequently.” “I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If so, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you’ll look forward to […]
Home Care Helps Seniors Maintain Independence
Ready or not, the holiday season is here! As you prepare for family gatherings, there’s something more to take into account besides what dishes to prepare, which gifts to purchase, and just how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is very common to notice changes in older family members […]
Celebrating Family Caregivers: Hard Work, Dedication, and Love
If you have ever felt unrecognized and underappreciated in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, a great time for celebrating family caregivers and the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. It Is […]
Understanding the Biggest Challenges for Family Caregivers
Taking care of your aging parents is a tremendously rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided to you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to do the same. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said that, […]
Tips for Caregiving as an Only Child
Being an only child has its perks. Growing up, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you also had the benefit of receiving all the attention and love of your parents. As an adult without siblings, however, you may now realize that it is your turn to provide all the care your […]
Strategies for Visiting Someone With Alzheimer’s
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization remains very important for people with Alzheimer’s disease, a variety of factors lead to an increase in isolation, such as: Symptoms of the disease that make it challenging to communicate effectively The need to discontinue driving Discomfort on the part of friends […]
Confidence-Boosting, Engaging Activities for People With Alzheimer’s Disease
What gets you out of bed each morning? Many of us have an extensive to-do list that drives us to start the day. As much as we might wish we could keep hitting the snooze button, having a feeling of purpose is vital to our health. That is true for somebody with dementia too. When […]
Top Strategies When Caring for Incontinence in Loved Ones
It is not something most people would feel comfortable revealing to others. As a matter of fact, the embarrassment of even bringing up incontinence can often be enough to keep the issue concealed. Not only that, but there’s a common misconception that it is simply a standard part of getting older and needs to be […]
Coping With Caregiver Criticism
Don’t do it that way!” “You never…” “I can’t believe you…” As a family caregiver, you work tirelessly and selflessly to provide care for someone you love. What happens when you are giving it all you have, yet your all isn’t good enough? Criticism isn’t easy to hear, but it’s particularly challenging in your role […]
How to Make Retirement Possible as a Family Caregiver
Providing care for an aging parent is a time-consuming labor of love. It may also influence finances, as family caregivers may elect to take unpaid leave from work, reduce their hours, or stop working altogether. It is not unusual for family caregivers to set aside their long-term financial plans in order to give full attention […]