Archive for May 2018
Six Tools That Can Help Your Senior Avoid a Fall
Having the right tools in place may not ensure that your senior never falls at all, but they can reduce the risk of a fall greatly. Keep these tips in mind. The Right Footwear Sometimes footwear that is comfortable, or no footwear at all, is what your elderly family member wants to wear. But that…
Read MoreManaging Incontinence: The Details Are Big
When it comes to managing incontinence, you and your senior might be convinced that this is a big issue that can’t be handled so easily. The thing is that it’s really the details that matter the most with incontinence. The smallest bits can be the most important ones. What Your Senior Eats and Drinks Your…
Read MoreHow Can You Develop Compassion for Yourself as a Caregiver?
It’s not unusual at all to see a caregiver have little to no self-compassion. It’s because the caregiver wants to do so much for their elderly family member and, while that’s admirable, it’s going to wear you out unless you do something about it. Examine How You Talk to Yourself When you’re busy and constantly…
Read MoreHow Can You Overcome Your Senior’s Objections to Hiring Elder Care Providers?
Your senior family member might not be as excited about hiring elder care providers as you might be. That’s normal and there are some things you can do to help her become accustomed to the idea. Listen to Why She’s Objecting If your elderly family member feels as if this is a unilateral decision you’re…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do to Be Prepared for Sudden Medical Visits?
Sudden medical visits, either to your senior’s doctor or to the hospital, are not an easy thing to prepare for, but it is possible. These tips can help you to feel more in control when these out-of-control situations pop up. Keep an Updated List of Medicines Handy If your aging adult is like many people…
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