Strategies to Address Medication Refusal in Elderly Loved Ones

“I don’t need that medicine! There’s nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve heard an older family member declare this or other similar sentiments to make a case for refusing to take prescribed medication, you appreciate how concerning or frustrating it is. There are a lot of reasons someone may balk at following doctors’ orders, from […]

Top Benefits of Exercise for a Family Member with Dementia

When a loved one has dementia and all of the obstacles that it comes with, family care providers need a toolbox filled with helpful techniques. Of all the creative strategies caregivers can use to help make life as safe, comfortable, and meaningful as possible, there is one extremely effective strategy that may be ignored: exercise. […]

Caring for Seniors Who Are in the Early Stages of Parkinson’s: Part 1 of 3

A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts family members in addition to the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is vital to being prepared for the changes ahead and to make life the best it can be every day. During the next few months, we will be sharing what to anticipate in each […]