Empowering Your Caregiving Journey With Helpful New Year’s Resolutions
“I’m going to clean the bathrooms more often.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” “I’m going to force myself to run three miles every day.” 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 will […]
Warning Signs That Older Loved Ones May Need Help at Home
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! 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’s very common to notice changes in older family […]
Support Caregiver Health and Wellbeing With In-Home Care Services
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 focus on caregiver health and to applaud the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. […]
What Are Some Typical Issues for Family Caregivers?
Caring for your aging parents is an incredibly rewarding act of love. As you reflect on the care they provided for you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to do the same for them. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said […]
Strategies for Caring for an Elderly Parent Without Siblings
Being an only child has some perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you had the advantage of getting all the attention and love of your parents. As an adult without siblings though, you may now realize that it’s your turn to provide all of the care your parents […]
Top Strategies for Alzheimer’s Visits
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social remains critically important for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, multiple factors can lead to an increase in isolation, including: Symptoms of the disease that make it challenging to communicate effectively Discomfort on the part of friends and family who are unsure what […]
Activities Boost Self-Esteem in People With Alzheimer’s Disease
What gets you out of bed in the morning? Many of us have a long to-do list that motivates us to get the day started. As much as we might wish we could keep hitting the snooze button, having a feeling of purpose is imperative to our wellbeing. That is true for a person with […]
Top Strategies for At-Home Incontinence Care
It is not something most people would feel comfortable sharing with others. In fact, the awkwardness of even talking about incontinence is often enough to keep the issue hidden. Not only that, but there’s a common misunderstanding that it’s simply a normal aspect of the aging process and needs to be discreetly accepted and dealt […]
How to Handle Criticism from Your Family About Caregiving
“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 are giving it your all, but your all isn’t good enough? Criticism from your family about caregiving can be especially challenging to hear. Their advice […]
How to Grow Retirement Funds as a Family Caregiver
Caring for an aging parent is a time-intensive labor of love. It can also impact finances, as family caregivers may opt to reduce their work hours, take unpaid leave, or quit working altogether. It is not unusual for family caregivers to put aside their long-term financial objectives in order to focus on a loved one’s […]