Tag Archives: family caregiver
4 Questions to Ask Your Loved One About Their Future Plans
While emergencies and health crises do get in the way sometimes, it is always ideal to know your aging loved one’s goals and plans before a fall, heart attack, stroke, or other unplanned event occurs. Fortunately, talking about estate planning … Continue reading
Family Caregiver Tips: Assisting with Personal Care
When your aging loved one needs a little extra assistance or support, you might find yourself stepping into a caregiving role. And you aren’t alone. About 25% of adults have done some type of family caregiving for a senior loved … Continue reading
Family Caregiver Self-Care Ideas
Being a family caregiver is rewarding, certainly. But no matter if you are caring for a loved one who lives 10 minutes away or 10 hours away, caregiving can also be quite exhausting and challenging. Family caregivers are prone to … Continue reading
Anesthesia and Seniors: What You Need to Know
When your senior loved one needs a dental or medical procedure, it is common to think about logistics like recovery time and pain, as well as making sure to inform the physician about any allergies or other potential complications. However, … Continue reading
Intergenerational Summer Activities for the Whole Family
Welcome summer, a season full of more sunshine, more opportunities to get outside, and more time with family. As you are planning your family get-togethers over the next few months, you might wonder how you can get everyone interacting with … Continue reading
Urinary Tract Infections and Senior Health
As we get older, we can become more vulnerable to specific health conditions or illnesses. Sometimes, our aging bodies handle infections or illnesses differently than in our younger years, leaving us feeling surprised by the toll a sickness or condition … Continue reading
Mobility Challenges at Home
Getting older means adapting and adjusting to compensate for normal changes that happen after the age of 60. For many adults, mobility becomes a bit more challenging. You might notice it now, even if you are much younger than 60. … Continue reading
Self Care for Family Caregivers
February is a month associated with love. Family caregivers, as you show love to your partners, kids, colleagues, and neighbors, we want to encourage you to make this the month you start a habit of showing love to yourself as … Continue reading
Post-Holiday Loneliness and Anxiety in Older Adults
Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season have slowed down, it’s normal for both older adults and family caregivers to experience a come-down period, which might include anxiety and loneliness. Here’s how to know if your loved … Continue reading
The Dementia and Depression Connection
Did you know that undiagnosed depression can sometimes be incorrectly diagnosed as mild cognitive impairment or as early stage dementia? Or, did you know that dementia symptoms can often get worse in the presence of depression? One thing is certain: … Continue reading