There is no such thing as a “normal day” for someone with dementia – or, for the person caring for them. The individual may abruptly go …Read More
Stress Management Help for Caregivers of Dementia Patients
April 22, 2022
Category: Caregiving Tips
Know the Symptoms of a Senior UTI
April 15, 2022
Itchiness. Burning. Urgency. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you recognize these symptoms well. For younger people, …Read More
Tips to Keep Individuals with Alzheimer’s Engaged
March 25, 2022
Remaining active and involved in meaningful interests is very important for our mental health. Every one of us needs to feel both needed and successful. …Read More
How to Get Help from Siblings When Taking Care of Aging Parents
March 18, 2022
As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that’s certainly true when siblings are taking care of aging parents. If you and your …Read More
Learn the Facts About Senior Delirium and How to Treat It
February 25, 2022
With its similarities to dementia, delirium is often a baffling condition to comprehend and manage. Seniors are particularly susceptible to delirium, so our aging care …Read More
The Ins and Outs of Depression in Seniors
January 28, 2022
After spending time with loved ones and revisiting treasured traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it is normal for a sense of wistfulness and …Read More
Senior Care Journaling: 7 Important Things to Track for a Loved One with Dementia
January 21, 2022
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for many different reasons. Far from the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescence, it is so much more …Read More
What to Expect as a Family Caregiver
December 10, 2021
It may well have started informally, with just a little help here and there. Picking up some things at the store for your aging parent. …Read More
Making Holiday Activities Festive for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
December 3, 2021
The limitations associated with the COVID pandemic impacted last year’s holiday season, forcing many people to remain isolated from each other. Thankfully, this season families …Read More
Understanding Parkinson’s Care in the Later Stages: Part 3 of 3
November 12, 2021
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis has an effect on family members along with the person experiencing this illness. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses …Read More