Dementia grief comes in stages, often bringing about heavy and lonely feelings — for many, a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
Witnessing life when thoughts and recognition are being eliminated from a patient’s memories is difficult for the caregiver and the person with dementia.
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 day has come. Instead of your parents taking care of you, the roles are reversed. You’re preparing for them to move in with you so they can age in place.
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Want to better understand Senior Sundown Syndrome? Read on to learn about what it is, and how it affects the elderly.
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Aging can lead to problems for the elderly who live alone. To mitigate the risks of solo living, we’ve compiled a list of possible dangers to be aware of.
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Although you love and cherish your family members, as they age, medical and health conditions sometimes lead to obstacles, challenges, and feelings of guilt.
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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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Do you know the signs of a mini stroke in the elderly? Click here to learn what a mini stroke is, the symptoms, and what to do if experiencing symptoms.
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The elderly may see a move to assisted living as giving up their independence. Learn what you can do if your elderly parent refuses to go to assisted living.
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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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Here you can learn about the important things to consider when choosing a retirement home and how to determine your needs from your wants.
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Learning how to keep dementia patients from wandering at night and mitigating risks when it can’t be prevented can be difficult. Use these nine tips to help.
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Is your loved one with dementia becoming challenging to handle due to aggression? Click here to learn how to manage aggression from your loved one with dementia.
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Curious how to know when it’s time for assisted living for yourself or your loved one? Learn the signs and when to consider a senior living facility.
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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.
View ArticleHow much does in-home senior care cost? How can you pay for in-home senior care? This guide explains pricing and how to fund the cost for elderly home care.
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If you’re a caregiver for an aging, ill, or disabled family member, you know just how tough this job can be.
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Aging can cause the smallest room in the home to become one of the most dangerous for our loved ones. Click here to learn about bathroom safety for seniors.
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Knowing how to assist an elderly parent with depression can be intimidating. Learn about depression in the elderly, and what you can do to help, here.
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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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Guilt is a common reaction to the stress of caregiving. Read our tips to help manage those emotions.
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You’ve been caring for your aging parents for a while now, and while you love them and consider it an honor to care for them, you’ve found yourself feeling … off. It’s a true form of independence that few people want taken away from them, and the idea of it being taken away indicates just […]
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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.
View ArticleAvoiding Burnout when Caring for Elderly Parents
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Curious about assisted living and want to know if there are levels of care in assisted living facilities? We’ll outline the different levels here.
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