Aging is a part of life. However, it’s difficult to watch loved ones age as they transition from being our caregivers to needing care. As a loving adult child, you may want to explore the role of family caregiver. If you do wish to take on the role of family caregiver, you should know exactly what it entails.
The Truth Behind Common Myths about Alzheimer’s Disease
Understanding the facts about Alzheimer’s disease will help family caregivers identify signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in their elderly loved ones. Knowing the facts may also ease some fears which you have about this form of progressive mental deterioration disorder.
Five Tips to Protect Your Elderly Loved One from Identity Theft
Seniors are at a higher risk for identity theft than the rest of the population. Malicious people profit by targeting the trusting nature of seniors and taking advantage of their lack of expertise with modern technology. Here are some things you can do to protect your elderly family member from these types of scams.
Communicating with Someone Who Has Dementia
Someone with dementia may struggle with communication. How can we make it easier for them? Here are some communication tips to improve your communication with your parent, friend, or family member with dementia.
Senior Health: Resistance Training
When we age, everything seems to progressively slow down, including the ability to move with agility and carry out basic everyday tasks. Whether it’s the ability to stand firmly on two feet or the inability to rise from the seat without letting out that accompanying groan, it could be time to incorporate some resistant training to improve your health as a senior.
A Quick Guide for Seniors to Improve their Social Life
Loneliness is unfortunately a common part of life for many seniors. Providing opportunities for seniors to engage with other people and develop new friendships is vital for both emotional and physical well-beings of seniors. So whether it’s for you or an elderly loved one, here is a quick guide to staying social.
Helping Your Loved One with Dietary Changes
As a caregiver, trying to get your loved one to change entrenched habits can be a challenge. Even if you both know that these changes come from a place of love, respect, and wanting them to lead happier and healthier lives, upsetting routine is not always easy. When it comes to dietary changes, things become even more challenging. Food can … Read More
Approaching a Loved One Who Resists Care
So your loved one needs care, but they are digging in their heels and refusing. Why? And what can you do about it?
A Guide to Caregiver Self-Care
Caregivers often mistakenly believe that the majority of their effort, attention, focus, and love must be directed exclusively to the loved one in their care. Allocating time to take care of yourself doesn’t not make you a selfish person.
Memory Loss in a Loved One with Alzheimer’s: How to Respond
When you loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s, how can you respond? Here are some tips.