The Emotional Side of Caring for an Aging Parent
As a family member caring for a loved one, you’re the rock of your family: cool, composed, and in control. No matter what the circumstances, you retain the feeling of peace and comfort your family member requires– supportive, never wavering, and always strong. Right? If this describes the image you’ve created for yourself, it is […]
Advice for Accompanying an Older Loved One to the Doctor
When caring for an older family member, balance is key. Your goal is to offer as much care and support as you can without overstepping the boundaries that protect a senior’s self-esteem and individual independence. It is particularly true in relation to accompanying an older loved one to the doctor and making important health care […]
Respite Care Services Help Family Caregivers Recharge
What does a typical day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many individuals, it begins before sunrise, assisting an older loved one who may have issues sleeping throughout the night and is in need of help, or at least somebody to talk to. From there, the day may be a bustle of […]
Steps to Take When an Older Loved One Dies
When an older loved one dies, there are a variety of personal and legal details that must be handled. Knowing what to do and where to begin can be challenging while dealing with grief. To help alleviate some of the stress during this time, our care professionals have created the following guide so you will know […]
Prevent Caregiving Injuries with These 5 Tips
When you decided to care for an older loved one, you most likely didn’t consider your role as being risky. However, the challenges of senior care are nothing to take lightly. Approximately 94% of caregivers who took part in a recent survey described physical pain in at least one part of their body that could […]
How to Encourage Siblings to Share in the Care for Aging Parents
Many hands make light work, according to the old saying, and that’s certainly true when it comes to providing care for aging parents. If you and your siblings interact with each other well to fulfill the needs of your senior members of the family, congratulations! In many cases, however, a single person handles most of […]
Taking Care of a Senior Loved One in the Early Stages of Parkinson’s Disease: Part 1 of 3
When a person is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it impacts family members along with the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease progresses is key to being prepared for the changes in the future and to make life the very best it can be each day. Over the next month or two, we’ll be […]
Signs of Middle Stage Dementia: Tips to Help Care for a Loved One Part 2 of 3
Getting the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the many different factors and facets 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 During the Pandemic
While we are finally able to start to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our mental and physical health. Months of isolation and physical separation from those we love has taken a toll on many seniors and the ones they love. Now is the perfect […]
The Benefits of Daily Journaling for Family Caregivers
With the new year just on the horizon, now is an excellent time to think about new strategies that will help you be a more effective caregiver for an older adult family member and also provide benefits to your loved one. Journaling is an effective way to reduce caregiver stress, and can be utilized as […]