You may have seen it coming, or it could have taken you by surprise. Mom has just been given an official diagnosis for a progressive…
Tips for Family Caregivers Caring for Someone with a New Diagnosis
November 2, 2021
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Better Manage Dysphagia in Elderly Adults with These Tips
May 24, 2021
On a hot summer day, there is nothing more satisfying than a tall, cold drink, but dysphagia in elderly adults can cause this simple pleasure…
Caregiving Tips to Help Overcome Feelings of Caregiver Dread
April 26, 2021
What are your first thoughts as soon as you wake up each morning? Are you looking forward to what the day will bring, or would…
Three Ways the Pandemic Has Created a Better Life for Family Caregivers
April 12, 2021
If there’s a single positive after-effect regarding the pandemic, it is the attention generated for the plight of family caregivers. Balancing work and home life…
Creative Strategies to Engage Seniors with Low-Vision and Alzheimer’s
March 15, 2021
Finding activities that can be engaging and fun for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease tends to be a challenge. Add in vision impairment , and…
How Family Therapy Eases the Mental Effects of Caregiving
February 17, 2021
There are specific milestones we might encounter in our lives that, though not automatically negative, are known stressors. Losing a job. Starting a new job….
Five Meaningful Family Caregiver Resolutions
December 9, 2019
If you’re among the 8% of Americans who actually accomplish their New Year’s resolution goals, well done! However, if you’re like the majority of us,…
Senior Care Tips: How to Avoid Crossing the Line From Motivation to Bullying
July 3, 2019
As a family caregiver, you no doubt experience a variety of feelings during the day: shared laughter over a joke with a senior loved one;…
Senior Care in St. Louis: The Importance of Positivity to Overcome Caregiver Stress
June 20, 2019
Our facial expressions divulge so much to people around us, and when you’re experiencing an unusual degree of stress, well-meaning friends and family will surely…
Top Tips for Aging Adults to Get the Most Out of Doctor Appointments
June 13, 2019
On any particular day, a doctor usually has approximately 20 patients to see – in addition to telephone calls, paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities. It…