“I’ll take care of that once Mom’s settled.” “There’s just no time for me right now.” If those words sound familiar, you’ve experienced one of caregiving’s most common traps — believing your needs don’t matter as much. It feels right in the moment. Someone you love needs you, and pushing your own priorities aside seems like the loving thing to do. But the truth is simple: when you’re exhausted, no…
Insights and Tips for Enhancing Care at Home
How Community Support for Caregivers Keeps Families Strong
You’ve heard it before: “It takes a village.” And that’s certainly true in caregiving. But what happens when the villagers — the caregivers — are running on empty? It’s then that community support for caregivers becomes especially vital. If you’ve ever put off your own doctor’s visit because your dad had one, or grabbed a handful of crackers instead of sitting down for dinner, you already know the truth —…
What’s the Biggest Challenge of Managing MS – and What Can You Do to Make It Better?
What’s the biggest challenge of managing MS at home? The unpredictable fatigue? Mobility struggles? Or simply keeping up with daily routines when energy runs low? Because MS affects each person differently, there’s no single approach that works for everyone. That’s where personalized in-home support makes a difference—adapting to individual needs to promote comfort, independence, and control. Practical Support for Daily Living Simple tasks like buttoning a shirt, preparing a meal,…
Overcoming Fatigue, Muscle Stiffness, and Mobility Limitations in MS
Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) means facing unpredictable challenges—one day, you may feel strong and mobile, and the next, even the simplest tasks feel daunting. Fatigue, muscle stiffness, and mobility limitations in MS can make daily life exhausting, but small changes can lead to big improvements. By using smart strategies and helpful tools, you can conserve energy, move more easily, and stay as independent as possible. Energy-Saving Techniques to Make…
How Technology for Senior Independence Can Be a First Step to Home Care
Introducing extra help at home can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to offer support, but hesitation or resistance can make the conversation tricky. What if the solution wasn’t just about introducing care but about using technology for senior independence, safety, and comfort? Technology has revolutionized the way older adults can maintain their quality of life. From smart tools to wearable devices, these innovations offer support while preserving dignity…
How Elder Mediation for Families Can Help Resolve Conflicts
When you’re working together to make sure the needs of your older parents are satisfied, even the closest siblings could find themselves in contradiction. Stress and emotions are, obviously, running high. Add to that your past family dynamics and history, which have a tendency to resurface in the midst of challenging times, and it’s easy to see how problematic this phase in life can be for each of you.
Mom’s Coming Home from the Hospital: Can We Handle Her Home Care Alone?
Your 90-year-old mother, who has been living independently, recently experienced a fall that resulted in a cracked pelvis. After spending time in the hospital, she is finally coming home from the hospital today. As you quickly go over her release paperwork, you begin to feel a wave of anxiety wash over you. The list of responsibilities is long and daunting: picking up prescriptions, arranging transportation for physical therapy sessions, scheduling…
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 your own needs are put on the back burner. A recent listening session, however, allowed family caregivers to speak honestly and openly about how to support family caregivers—and their feedback may surprise you. Here are some of the key findings and insights gleaned from these…
Staying Active to Manage Parkinson’s Symptoms
It’s beneficial for any older adult to stay active as they age, but especially for those with Parkinson’s, exercise could have a great impact on managing Parkinson’s symptoms. Several studies are uncovering direct links between physical exercise and Parkinson’s symptom management. In the largest clinical study to date, patients who exercised no less than 2½ hours per week gained a greater total wellbeing compared to those who refrained from physical…
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 of the day and maybe even into the night. Now, you’re realizing Mom would feel most secure with someone around 24/7, ensuring her needs are met and ready to tackle any unexpected situations.