Finding Positivity in Caregiving: New Year’s Resolutions for a Brighter New Year
“I’m going to clean the bathrooms more regularly.” “I’m going to force myself to run three miles every day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If so, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you’ll look forward to […]
Strategies for COPD Caregivers to Help Loved Ones Breathe Easier
Coughing. Difficulty breathing. Wheezing. If you’re taking care of a family member with COPD, you know these symptoms all too well. The aim of COPD caregivers is to help the person live their highest possible quality of life, but it’s not easy. Despite the fact that there is presently no cure available for COPD, it […]
Understanding and Managing Anxiety Disorders in Seniors
Aging is accompanied by a host of common changes. Shifts in eating and sleeping habits, memory, and interests in certain activities are oftentimes linked to the natural process of growing older. Yet, these very changes can sometimes be indicative of a frequently overlooked and untreated condition in older adults: anxiety disorders. What Other Signs Could […]
Top Strategies to Improve Life With Diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and with more than 130 million Americans diagnosed with the disease, it is likely you know someone or perhaps even are part of this group. Whether you’re new to caring for someone with diabetes or a seasoned veteran, there’s always something new to learn to improve life with diabetes. These guidelines […]
Understanding and Protecting Against AI Scams Targeting Seniors
October may be the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts holds a candle to the frightening reality of the latest scams targeting seniors. Older adults have long been the target of scammers, who prey on their perceived vulnerability and loneliness. Yet technology is taking their efforts to a completely new level, making it […]
The Leading Challenges Faced by Family Caregivers
Caring for your aging parents is a remarkably rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided for you when you were growing up, you now are able to reciprocate. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said that, providing care for family […]
The Ups and Downs of Caregiving as an Only Child
Being an only child has its perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you had the benefit of getting all the attention and love of your parents. As an adult with no siblings, however, you may now find that it’s your turn to provide all the care and attention […]
Connecting With Confidence: Overcoming Discomfort With Alzheimer’s
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social continues to be vitally important for people with dementia, various factors can cause an increase in isolation, such as: Discomfort on the part of family and friends who are unsure what to say (or not to say) The need to discontinue […]
Confidence-Boosting Activities for Someone With Dementia
What is it that gets you out of bed every day? Most of us have a long list of to-dos that drives us to begin the day. However much we might like to keep hitting the snooze button, having a sense of purpose is vital to our wellbeing. That is true for a person with […]
Incontinence Caregiving Tips for Family Members
It is not something the majority of us would feel comfortable revealing to others. In fact, the awkwardness of even talking about incontinence is often enough to keep the issue hidden. Not only that, but there’s a common misconception that it is simply a standard aspect of the aging process and needs to be quietly […]