Journaling is one of the best self-care practices. It allows you to reduce daily stress and anxiety and is affordable too. This is especially needed for caregivers who are working all day long. You can vent about anything and...
In the early stages of dementia, patients are aware that something is changing within their brains. They notice that they have memory loss and are confused by things which they once dealt with easily. They realize they can no...
We age from the time we are born. We do not have to look much further than within our own families to see that this is true, observing the growth of the children in our lives. From infancy, they...
Providing daily care for a parent often feels unnatural. Throughout your entire life, they were the people to supply your every need. They were the well of knowledge you could always draw from, the steady hands that helped you...
Many of our loved ones are discharged from the hospital and put into the care of caregivers. Their main objective is to stay healthy and remain at home. Caregivers can help with this in order to prevent hospital re-admissions....
‘Tis the time for many of us to look ahead and plan annual goals so as to work, live, feel and/or look better. With diligence, these resolutions can bear fruit. Caregivers are certainly among those individuals who can greatly...
Driving is one of the most notable signs of independence for the elderly. Unfortunately, not every senior can drive safely as they age. It can be very difficult for them to give up the keys, and some seniors might...
In the early stages of Alzheimer’s symptoms appear gradually. What may begin as an isolated incident can turn into a daily problem. Caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s takes patience and awareness. If the patient is staying in their...
Having choices at the end of your life and being comfortable as well as feeling loved while in palliative care are choices not available to all seniors. Most seniors have a choice of staying at home with a loved...
Moving an elderly person into your own home is not just a decision. It is something that often leads to a certain lifestyle change, no matter how slight. Still, it’s not a change for the worse. If anything, an...
