Effective Tips for Dementia Caregiving
Providing care for a person with dementia can feel as frustrating as trying to comprehend quantum physics. It entails attempting to make sense of what appears nonsensical, and responding in ways that seem contrary to everything you’ve thought until now. However, by implementing a few simple dementia caregiving tips, you can feel well informed and […]
Managing Emotions Related to Caring for Loved Ones
As a family caregiver, you’re the rock of your family: cool, composed, and in control. Regardless of the situation, you maintain the feeling of peace and solace your family member needs, always strong, supportive, and never wavering. Right? If this is the impression you’ve created for yourself, it is time to get real! The reality […]
Tips for Accompanying a Loved One to a Senior Doctor Appointment
When caring for an older loved one, balance is key. You want to offer as much care and support as you can while not crossing the boundaries that preserve a senior’s self-esteem and individual freedom. This is especially the case when dealing with making important medical care decisions and senior doctor visits. There are a […]
Alleviating Anxiety for Dementia Patients With Sensory Activities
Rapid mood swings are hallmarks of dementia, and can be very difficult for family caregivers to navigate. One moment you are taking part in an enjoyable activity together, when seemingly out of thin air, the senior’s demeanor darkens. You could then end up walking on eggshells in an effort to resolve an issue you don’t […]
Understanding How Home Care Helps Manage Chronic Pain in Seniors
Stinging. Aching. Burning. That is the way many seniors with chronic pain explain how they feel on an everyday basis. Chronic pain may occur anywhere in the body, often for no reason whatsoever. It’s defined by pain that lasts for more than three months, either continuous or off and on. And it’s more prevalent than […]
Top Tips for Helping Seniors Adapt to a Wheelchair
Getting older demands that we get used to a number of changes. Our kids become adults and move out. We may choose to sell the family home and scale back. Retiring from a long-lasting career alters our purpose and goals. And, health conditions or mobility challenges may lead to needing a wheelchair. Helping seniors adapt […]
Home Care Services Help Family Caregivers Feel Recharged
What does a standard day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many, it starts before dawn, helping an older member of the family who may have issues sleeping throughout the night and is in need of support, or at least someone to talk to. From there, the day can be a flurry […]
Medication Compliance: How to Help Seniors Take the Meds They Need
“I’m healthy as a horse. I don’t need that medication.” If you’ve heard a senior relative proclaim this or any other sentiment to make a case for refusing to take prescribed medication, you understand how frustrating and concerning it is. There are numerous reasons someone may balk at following doctors’ instructions, from denial to Alzheimer’s […]
What to Do if You’ve Been Falsely Accused by a Loved One with Dementia
Just imagine having a nice afternoon with a loved one who has dementia, listening to music and playing a game of cards together, when suddenly the person’s mood darkens. When you innocently ask what is wrong, you receive a forceful and unexpected response: “I know you took my favorite ring! Why would you do that?” […]
What to Do Following the Passing of a Loved One
It is not something we would like to think of, preferring to push thoughts of the passing of a loved one and final plans to the back burner. Still, procrastination in this instance tends to make an already difficult time much more stressful. Following the passing of a loved one, there are a number of […]