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 […]
Key Signs to Watch for in Elderly Loved Ones During the Holiday Season
Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you get ready for family get-togethers, there’s something more to consider besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and how far off your diet you are willing to stray. When visiting elderly loved ones during the holiday season, it’s common to notice changes if […]
Prioritizing Self-Care for Family Caregivers
If you have ever felt unrecognized and underappreciated in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, an occasion to applaud the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. While It’s Not Always Easy, You […]
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 […]
How to Respond When a Family Member Critiques Your Caregiving
“You never…” “You should…” “Don’t do it that way!” As a caregiver for an older parent, you work selflessly to offer care for your loved one. What happens when you’re giving it all you have, but your all is not good enough? Negative feedback is never easy to hear, but it is especially hard when […]
Tips for Building Retirement Savings for Caregivers
Caring for a senior parent is a time-consuming labor of love. It can also influence financial resources, as family caregivers may decide to take unpaid leave from work, reduce their hours, or stop working altogether. It is common for family caregivers to set aside their long-term financial plans in order to prioritize a loved one’s […]