Searching through bins, cabinets, and closets, taking out odds and ends from drawers, and sorting repetitively through a variety of items may be frustrating for…
Dementia Care Tip: How to Help Manage Rummaging Behaviors
June 19, 2020
Category: Caregiver Tips
Tips to Manage Caregiver Stress
June 12, 2020
Caregiver stress is bound to happen, and in fact, not necessarily a negative thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just a…
How to Find Strength and Learn Healthy Caregiver Coping Habits in a Time of Crisis
June 5, 2020
Times of crisis can sometimes bring out both the very best and the very worst in us as caregivers. During the coronavirus pandemic, we have…
6 Tips for Male Mesothelioma Patients
June 4, 2020
Mesothelioma occurs in men 4 times more often than women. Researchers believe men develop mesothelioma more often because occupational asbestos exposure typically happens in male-dominated industries.
Discussing Senior Finances Is Part of Planning for Long-Term Care
April 21, 2020
Discussing senior finances is often taboo, and the reason behind a variety of disputes, heightened emotions, and misconceptions. And for a good number of today’s…
Managing Incontinence with Alzheimer’s Disease
March 19, 2020
Dementia care involves both empathy and creativity to manage a number of complex behaviors and effects, and that is particularly true with regards to incontinence,…
How to Effectively Manage Emotions in Caregiving
March 12, 2020
If you are feeling somewhat overwhelmed in your role as caregiver, take heart; you are in good company. Providing help for a senior loved one…
Agitation, A Common Challenge of Dementia, Can Be Minimized with These 5 Easy Tips
February 17, 2020
Agitation is one of the more difficult challenges of dementia, and can be incredibly complex for family members to manage. It is important to take…
For Caregivers: 5 Easy Steps for Hosting Successful Family Meetings
February 5, 2020
“It takes a village” was never a truer statement than when applied to being a caregiver for an adult loved one. And, it’s necessary for…
Seniors and Dehydration: Warning Signs and Tips to Help
January 3, 2020
Did you know…approximately 50% of all older adults are chronically under-hydrated, based on a new study conducted at UCLA? Not just that, but seniors over age…