How to Overcome the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health in Aging Parents
Mental health awareness is crucial at every stage of life, but it takes on added significance as our parents grow older. For many older adults,
Category: Family Caregiving
Tips on How to Support Family Caregivers
Family caregivers know all too well how it is to feel invisible. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may discover that
10 Time Management Tips for Family Caregivers
At the end of every day, how much time do you have to spare? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out sufficient time
24-Hour Care to Help Seniors Age at Home Without Facing a Move
At first, caring for Mom may have just taken up a few hours of the week. But now, she’s starting to need help throughout most
Careful Conversations: How to Approach Aging Parents’ Health Changes This Holiday
Heading home for the holidays can be a heartwarming experience filled with the warmth of family gatherings and the joy of reconnecting with loved ones.
Alzheimer’s Care: Balancing the Responsibilities of Caregiving
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-changing both for the person receiving the diagnosis and anyone who loves them. It is important for family caregivers to
Dementia Caregiving: Unexpected Factors to Watch
If you’re the caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s, then you know how much patience, flexibility, and willingness to expect the unexpected that dementia caregiving takes.
Coping With Inappropriate Behavior Caused by a Brain Injury
There are many different types of brain injuries, but certain behavioral difficulties are common regardless of the type of brain injury that occurs. Some inappropriate
Nutritional Supplements vs. Natural Foods: Which Is Best for Seniors?
It can be difficult to determine the diet plan that’s best for seniors. First of all, there are a number of factors that affect a
What to Do When Siblings Distance Themselves from Caregiving
If you are in control of the majority of the care for older parents while your siblings distance themselves from caregiving, you are far from