Nurturing Family Caregivers: Helpful Resolutions for a Peaceful New Year
“I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” “I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to clean the bathrooms more often.” 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 will look forward […]
Home Care Helps: What to Do If You Notice Changing Care Needs in Seniors
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! As you prepare for family get-togethers, there’s something more to consider besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and just how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it’s very common to notice changes in older loved ones you have […]
In-Home Care Services Provides Support for Family Caregiving Challenges
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 time to applaud the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. While There Are Family Caregiving Challenges, […]
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 […]
Essential Techniques for Visiting a Family Member With Dementia
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social remains critically important for people with dementia, many different factors can cause an increase in isolation, such as: The need to discontinue driving Discomfort on the part of friends and family who are unsure what to say (or not to say) […]
Tips for Finding Engaging Activities for Loved Ones With Dementia
What is it that gets you out of bed every day? Most of us have a long list of to-dos 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 imperative to our health and wellbeing. That’s true for […]
Supporting Loved Ones With Urinary Incontinence
It’s not something most of us would feel comfortable sharing with others. As a matter of fact, the embarrassment of even mentioning urinary incontinence is generally enough to keep the problem concealed. Not only that, but there’s a common misunderstanding that it’s simply a normal part of aging and needs to be discreetly accepted and […]
How to Handle Negative Feedback as a Caregiver
“You never…” “I can’t believe you…” “Don’t do it that way!” As a family caregiver, you work selflessly to provide care for a person you love. What happens when you’re giving it your all, but your all isn’t good enough? Negative feedback is never easy to hear, but it is particularly hard in your role […]
Strategies to Help Caregivers Prepare for Retirement
Caring for an aging parent is a time-intensive labor of love. It can also impact financial resources, as family caregivers may opt to take unpaid leave from work, reduce their hours, or stop working altogether. It is not uncommon for family caregivers to set aside their long-term financial plans to be able to focus on […]