Caregiving is extremely demanding. Very few realize just how stressful it can be until they find themselves in the caregiver role. The stress and exhaustion can become too much, so taking care of yourself should always come first.
How do...
Did you know that October 10th is World Mental Health Day? Well it is! When you hear mental health, what comes to your mind? Millions of North Americans suffer from various forms of mental health issues, including our seniors. Senior health...
Unfortunately, in our society people often don’t want to address the challenges of aging until they absolutely have to. This is not the best approach to take! I strongly advise you to be proactive, not reactive! Take the time...
Home is where the heart is. For many of us baby boomers it’s where we’re most comfortable; surrounded by the things we love in a space that is welcoming and familiar to us. The overwhelming majority of seniors wish...
We have worked with many adult children lately who were emptying and preparing the family home for sale. They were tired and emotionally drained trying to be the “glue” in the family.
This week I asked a son, “Did you...
We have helped over 3200 people with the downsizing process and we have seen lots of jewelry...in fact drawers full of it. Some is neatly organized and others simply "dumped" into a box or two. Some is valuable, some...
We spend our entire lives living and loving. Or we should. But it is becoming more and more often that seniors are spending too much time alone. Senior loneliness has many effects and needs to be changed.
What are some...
For years now, there has been little to no support financially for family caregivers. Yet we always hear that wherever possible it is best for family to care for seniors. We also know most seniors would prefer to stay...
Interesting that while last week we were talking about signs of a senior needing in home care https://seniorslifestylemag.com/care-giving/home-health-care/senior-in-home-care-would-you-know/ we come across some new insight into caring for a senior parent as a caregiver. So the question is, do you think...
Did you get a chance to view my article on how you treat your mother as she ages? https://seniorslifestylemag.com/health-well-being/how-do-you-treat-your-mother-as-she-ages/ While this was based on the notion of a mother to a daughter, it truly reflected any relationship between a parent...
