Family care providers give a great deal of themselves to attend to their loved ones, often sacrificing their own needs and desires in the process….
How to Let Go of Caregiver Guilt
November 12, 2020
Category: Respite Care
Is Home Care a Safe Option for Seniors During the Pandemic?
October 8, 2020
Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to face seemingly insurmountable challenges connected with the care of the older adults they love….
Alzheimer’s Care Tips: Managing Disinhibiting Behaviors
September 18, 2020
Awkwardness. Discomfort. Disbelief. Shame. Each one of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s heart when your family member with Alzheimer’s showcases disinhibited behaviors,…
Keeping Seniors Safe During the Pandemic When Venturing Out
August 6, 2020
After months of isolating, quarantining, and distancing from family and friends, stay-at-home orders have been relaxed. But for senior citizens in particular, is it safe to…
Depression in Caregiving: Reduce Your Risk
October 21, 2019
There’s no question that it’s a great honor to care for those we love. Family caregivers experience a closeness and bond with those in their…
Chronic Disease Diagnosis? It’s Ok to Accept Senior Home Care Assistance
October 3, 2019
In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” It’s a common sentiment for many family caregivers when…
Alzheimer’s Risk Factors: Why Women Are More at Risk
September 16, 2019
Scientists are at long last starting to get a handle on the discrepancy between Alzheimer’s diagnoses in women and men. At this time, up to…
What We Now Know About Caring for Cancer
Every year since 1999, we’ve achieved an increasing decline in cancer-related deaths, a reassuring trend which is poised to carry on as scientists learn more…
4 Ideas to Help Seniors Find Meaning and Purpose in Everyday Life
May 21, 2019
Think about a normal day in the life of a senior loved one. Ideally it provides plenty of positive and enriching activities: enjoying breakfast, participating…
Why One-Third of U.S. Employees Are Exiting Their Jobs
April 5, 2019
Recently, actor Rob Lowe brought caregiving into the spotlight by discussing his story of taking care of his mom and the impact it had on…