Combat Caregiver Stress with These Self-Care Tips
Serving as a family caregiver for a senior loved one is definitely an act of love. Even though it may certainly be rewarding, it can also quickly become stressful, as a consequence of: The physical complications of a chronic medical condition The cognitive challenges of dementia Feeling helpless and struggling to solve the senior’s problems […]
Symptoms of Late Stage Dementia and Care Tips to Help: Part 3 of 3
Receiving the news that your older family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different elements and aspects associated with the disease and its impact, both now and the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we have explored the early, middle and later stages of dementia, explaining the […]
Middle Stages of Alzheimer’s Symptoms: Caring for a Loved One Part 2 of 3
Receiving the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with the disease as well as its effects, both currently and in the future, may be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we will explore the early, middle and later stages of […]
Best Ways to Maintain Mental and Physical Wellness for Seniors and Family Caregivers During the Pandemic
While we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from family and friends has taken a toll on many older adults and the ones they love. Now is the perfect […]
Early Stage Dementia Diagnosis: Caring for a Loved One: Part 1 of 3
Receiving the news that an older family member has received an early stage dementia diagnosis is life-changing. Thinking through the countless different facets and factors of the disease, both now as well as in the future, can be overwhelming. Over the next few months, this three-part series will take a look at the early, middle […]
Top Tips for How to Manage Sundowning in Dementia
As the sun begins to set, the majority of us can relax after a long day and plan for a quiet evening to unwind – unless of course you’re providing care for someone with dementia. Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a frequent occurrence in Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, and can produce restless, […]
Six Ways In-Home Care Services Reduce Isolation and Loneliness in the Elderly
Loneliness. Fear. Isolation. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on us all in one way or another, but for the elderly especially, the seclusion required to ensure safety from COVID-19 has had adverse effects on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Home With You Senior Care shares the steps we can take to reduce isolation and loneliness […]
The Benefits of Journaling for Family Caregivers
With the new year on the horizon, now is an excellent time to consider new strategies that will help you be a more effective caregiver and also provide benefits to your loved one. Journaling is an excellent way to decrease caregiver stress, and can be utilized as an outlet to problem-solve and keep track of […]