Challenges in Caregiving: What to Watch For as a Family Caregiver

Caring for your aging parents is an incredibly rewarding act of love. As you reflect on 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, providing […]

How to Manage as an Only Child Taking Care of Aging Parents

Being an only child has its perks. Growing up, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or squabbles, and you also had the advantage of getting all the love and attention of your parents. As an adult without siblings, you may now find that it is your turn to provide all the care your parents […]

The Emotional Aspects of Caring for Seniors

As a family care provider, you’re the rock of the family: cool, composed, and in control. No matter what the circumstances, you retain the feeling of calm and solace your family member requires, never wavering, always strong and supportive. Right? If this is the image you’ve created for yourself, it’s time to get real! The […]

Home Care Provides Respite for Family Caregivers

What does a typical day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many individuals, it begins before sunrise, helping an older family member who has issues sleeping during the night and is in need of help, or at least somebody to speak to. From there, the day can be a bustle of activity: […]

Expert Tips to Fight Caregiver Stress When Caring for a Senior With Dementia

There is no such thing as a “typical day” in the life of someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The senior may suddenly go from enjoying activities, laughing, and singing to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They might become stuck in tearful repetitions of wishing to go “home.” They might pace and […]

Family Caregivers: Reduce Stress with These Self-Care Tips

Serving as a family caregiver for a senior loved one is definitely an act of love. And even though it may be rewarding, it can quickly become stressful, as a result of: The physical issues of a chronic health problem The cognitive challenges of Alzheimer’s disease Feeling helpless and struggling to address the older adult’s […]