Archive for October 2017
What Can You Do to Bring More Joy into Your Life as a Caregiver?
Having a way to remind yourself what you love about your life can help you to get through the most difficult days of your caregiving journey. Take Your Time Waking up Every Morning If you hit the floor running every single morning, it’s no wonder you’re feeling a bit stressed out. Give yourself a calm,…
Read MoreCelebrate Fall with Healthy Orange Foods
There are many things we associate with fall, like colorful leaves, cooler weather, and pumpkins. In fact, at times it can seem like pumpkin is everywhere – pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin flavored donuts, and even pumpkin pie yogurt! Sometimes it seems like overkill, but the truth is that there’s a lot to be said for…
Read MoreIs Poor Memory Something Your Senior Has to Accept?
Whether your elderly member’s family has a history of dementia or she’s simply worried about her memory over the next few years, retaining the ability to have a strong memory is important. Here are some things you can do that can help. Bump up Her Physical Activity Getting more physically active gets the blood flowing…
Read MoreHow Can You Address the Topic of Having Your Aging Adult Stop Driving?
Bringing up the topic of no longer driving is something that you might have been avoiding doing. If your senior family member’s driving is bad enough, however, you might be courting disaster by trying to avoid an argument. Here are some tactics that can help you have a solid discussion that gives you both results.…
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