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The Emotion You May Not Have Expected in Caring for Aging Parents
If you were to identify the top five emotions you encounter in meeting the care needs of your aging parents, what would they be? Maybe…
Are You Helicopter Parenting When It Comes to Senior Care?
We’ve all seen helicopter parenting, especially when a kid goes off to college. The fact is, we may be guilty of hovering a tad too…
Continuum’s Top Time-Saving Caregiver Tips
Has your mantra lately been, “If only there were a few more hours in the day!” If you are a member of the “sandwich generation”…
Do Endearing Terms Show Respect for Elders or Something Entirely Different?
Sweetie, dear, honey – terms of endearment like these may be appreciated when uttered by our spouse or when said to our very young children,…
Attention St. Louis Caregivers: Are You at Risk for Emotional Overload?
Are you part of the growing population in St. Louis known as the “sandwich generation”? No, it’s not a fan club for pastrami on rye,…
Alarming Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Are you part of the sandwich generation—someone caring for both children and elderly parents? Add the stress of work, a full activity calendar, and a…
Happy Mother’s Day!
Did you know that most family caregivers are women caring for their aging mothers? This Mother’s Day we honor all of the mothers in our…
Get Creative When Adding More Fruits and Veggies to a Senior’s Diet
If you’re preparing meals for a senior who prefers carbs to carrots (and honestly – who doesn’t?), you may find it challenging to see that…
Caregiver Support and Tips
Caregiving for a loved one 24/7 is a tough job. But there are many resources to help. If you’re searching for professional, high-quality home care in…