Can You Be a Caregiver and Not Irritate Your Senior?
If you and your senior are finding it difficult to get along now that you’re her caregiver, these tips can help.
Read MoreTips for Helping a Senior with Diabetes Take Care of Their Heart
Diabetes affects more than 30 million adults throughout the United States, but what you might not realize even as a family caregiver is the close link between diabetes and heart disease. Though these two conditions may seem unrelated, they actually have a close correlation that is important to recognize. By carefully paying attention to and…
Read MoreOutdoor Safety for Seniors Who Love to Garden
Gardening season is here in many locations. When your parent is spending time outside, they need to do so safely. Here are the aspects of safety that often get overlooked when your parents are outside in the garden. Wear a Broad Spectrum Sunscreen A mineral-based broad-spectrum sunscreen is important. Your parents need to pick…
Read MoreHow Can Argumentative Siblings Work Together to Create the Perfect Home Care Plan?
How can you create the ideal home care plan for your mom when you and your siblings never agree? Family squabbles can make it hard to see eye to eye, but it’s time to put those issues aside and focus on your mom’s needs. Here are the questions you need to ask. What Does…
Read MoreWhat Your Senior Needs to Know about Exercise
Exercise is one of those things that people either love or hate and if your senior hates exercise, she might have been avoiding it for a long time. But as she grows older, exercise can pay off for your elderly family member in terms of better overall health and improved balance and flexibility. She Can…
Read MoreMaking a Visit to the Hospital Easier for Seniors with Dementia
If you’re a family caregiver caring for an older adult with dementia, you know the condition can make even the most common situations challenging. But, when something is out of the ordinary, dementia can make things nearly impossible. Going to the hospital is one situation that can be particularly difficult. This is especially true if…
Read MoreWhat Concerns Should You Have With Your Mom Aging at Home?
AARP’s “What is Livable?” survey found that 87 percent of adults 65 or older want to age in place. They don’t want to move to a new home. It’s very likely that your mom feels that way. While she has her plans, you are still on the fence. Aging in place is possible, but you…
Read MoreHow Can You Split the Caregiving Workload with Other Family Members?
Caregiving is a big commitment and there’s a lot of work that goes into helping your elderly family member. If you’re lucky enough to have other family members who are willing to help, you may be able to figure out how to balance out those responsibilities. Talk Things out with Each Other Sometimes the most…
Read MoreWhy Is Elder Care Good for You?
You may have a list of all the reasons that home care services are great for your aging adult, but have you thought about how they make life easier for you? It turns out that hiring elder care providers can be one of the best things that you do just for yourself. You Can Improve…
Read MoreThese Soup Recipes Are Ideal for Elderly Adults
You are probably familiar with your elderly loved one’s favorite foods and know what they like and don’t like. When the cold winter months are in full force, many elderly adults turn to comfort food that warms them up and makes their taste buds sing. Hearty and delicious soup is usually a favorite, and the…
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