Navigating Caregiver Assistance Programs: Your Roadmap to Support
Navigate your options for a caregiver assistance program. Find respite, counseling, and resources to prevent burnout and support your well-being.
Implement These Positive Resolutions for Family Caregivers
“I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to clean the bathrooms more frequently.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If that’s the case, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you’ll look […]
Caring for a Loved One With COPD
Coughing. Difficulty breathing. Wheezing. If you’re caring for a loved one with COPD, you know these symptoms all too well. Your aim is to help the person live their highest possible quality of life, but it’s not easy. Though there is presently no cure available for COPD, it is treatable, and there are steps you […]
Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Older Adults
Aging is accompanied by a set of common changes. Shifts in sleeping and eating habits, memory, and interests in certain activities are oftentimes attributed to the natural process of growing older. Yet, these very changes can sometimes be indicative of an often overlooked and untreated condition in older adults: anxiety. Managing anxiety in older adults […]
In-Home Care Helps Older Loved Ones Remain Independent
Ready or not, the holiday season is here! As you prepare for family gatherings, there’s something more to take into account besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and just how far off your diet you are willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is very common to notice changes in older loved […]
Top Tips to Help Older Adults Manage Diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it is likely you know someone or maybe even are included in this group. Regardless of whether you are new to caring for someone with diabetes or an experienced veteran, there’s always something new to learn to help older adults […]
Honoring Those Who Care During National Family Caregivers Month
If you have ever felt underappreciated and unrecognized in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, an occasion to celebrate the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. While It’s Not Always Easy, You […]
How Technology Is Making Imposter Scams Harder to Spot
October may be the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts holds a candle to the frightening reality of the latest senior scams. Older adults have long been the target of imposter scams that prey on their perceived vulnerability and loneliness. Yet technology is taking these scams to a completely new level, making it […]
The Top Three Obstacles Family Caregivers Encounter
Taking care of your aging parents is a tremendously rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided for 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 an entire new level. Having said that, […]
Taking Care of Older Parents as an Only Child
Being an only child has some perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or squabbles, and you also had the benefit of receiving all the love and attention of your parents. But as an adult with no siblings, you may now realize that it is your turn to provide all of the […]