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Caregiving

Caregiving is one of the most selfless acts a person can do and so many people around the world and don’t even know that they are doing it!
Senior Lifestyle Magazine is a source for you to rely on to truly obtain key information to and inspiring stories to help you on your caregiving journey.

Many of us are in a marriage or a long term relationship while also being a caregiver to a parent. When we were newlyweds this was far off in the future. We probably didn’t even give a thought to...
When a loved one nears death, our main concern for them is comfort and relieving symptoms. Once friends and family realize there is no cure, they want to ensure that their loved one is as free from pain as...
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The Helping Caregiver

Many of us become caregivers at a certain stage in our lives, either to loved ones or to patients. When we become the caregiver of a loved one, it can happen so quickly that we are suddenly immersed in...
“Jane” (not her real name), age 36, is the primary caregiver for “Louise” who has MS. Jane wrote: If homes are built with Universal Design, it would allow my roommate, Louise, to enter and exit the apartment and building independently. This...
How are you sleeping at night? Or are you sleeping at all? Getting a good night’s rest is one of the simplest (and most cost-effective) means of caregiver respite. Insomnia can prove to be problematic – especially when you...
Experienced restaurant servers maneuver through a sea of customer tables often transporting loaded plates in both hands. Doing so requires skill, dexterity, and balance. Thanks to careful balancing, servers do not drop these plates or leave a mess to...
As our loved ones age, we begin to think of living arrangements for when they are no longer able to do all of the things they once could. The best time to do this is before they become disabled,...
Fidget spinners were originally designed as a toy that could help those who fidget. They relieve anxiety, help lessen nervous energy and stress. They are small ball-bearing devices that the user can rotate between their fingers. For some, they...
Sundowning is a symptom of some forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Many call it “late day confusion”. If a loved one or patient shows more agitation and confusion by the late afternoon or evening, this is considered sundowning....
Do you agree with everything you see or hear? We all have concerns, issues and situations to deal with but it is our choice how to respond. Picking your battles can be specifically important for caregivers as you are...