Caregiving

Navigating the Challenges of How To Cope With a Parent With Dementia

Navigating the Challenges of How To Cope With a Parent With Dementia

  • Alzheimer’s & dementia
  • Caregiving
  • Health & Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Senior Living

You may have noticed some recent subtle or not-so-subtle mental, physical, and emotional changes in your parent’s health condition or behaviors, and they now received a diagnosis of dementia.  What does a dementia diagnosis mean for their future — and your future as a caregiver?  Caring for a parent with dementia can be overwhelming and […]

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Keep The Seniors in Your Life Feeling Jolly With These Holiday Activities for Seniors

Keep The Seniors in Your Life Feeling Jolly With These Holiday Activities for Seniors

  • Alzheimer’s & dementia
  • Caregiving
  • Health & Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Senior Living

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … for most people. Our seniors can experience difficulty during the festive holiday season despite all the:  Preparing for the holidays is important to make this time of year enjoyable for older adults with physical or cognitive limitations. Keep in mind you can have a memorable and […]

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The Challenges of Medication Management for Seniors and 13 Tips for Success

The Challenges of Medication Management for Seniors and 13 Tips for Success

  • Caregiving
  • Health & Wellness
  • Safety

The ringing phone awakens you in the middle of the night. On the other end is your elderly parent who has just sustained a fall and needs help immediately. After getting emergency help at the hospital, you learn that your parent took their blood pressure medicine (lisinopril) along with pain medication (hydrocodone) — a dangerous […]

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How To Promote Sleep in Seniors

How To Promote Sleep in Seniors

  • Caregiving
  • Health & Wellness
  • Lifestyle

Dealing with restlessness and wandering can be exhausting as we age. Learn how to promote sleep in elderly individuals, combat sleep issues, and create a safe sleep environment.

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How to Find Home Care for Seniors

How to Find Home Care for Seniors

  • Caregiving
  • Health & Wellness

Looking for home care? Read our guide to find out how to hire in-home caregivers and evaluate if home health is the right senior care option for you.

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Getting Help During the Holidays

Getting Help During the Holidays

  • Alzheimer’s & dementia
  • Caregiving

Often the first time families recognize their loved one’s need for senior care is at the holidays. Read our tips for caring for a person with memory loss during the holidays.

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Caring for Someone with Memory Loss

Caring for Someone with Memory Loss

  • Alzheimer’s & dementia
  • Caregiving

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, or other types of dementia –short term or long term, can be very difficult and overwhelming. Read our tips for finding meaningful moments.

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