If you are feeling somewhat overwhelmed in your role as caregiver, take heart; you are in good company. Providing help for a senior loved one…
How to Effectively Manage Emotions in Caregiving
March 12, 2020
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Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment for All Forms of the Disease May Be on the Horizon
March 5, 2020
There’s no doubt about how incredible our body’s immune system is in attacking invading bacteria and viruses and restoring us to health following an illness….
Minimizing Agitation, One of the Common Dementia Challenges
February 17, 2020
Agitation is one of the more difficult dementia challenges, and can be incredibly complex for family members to manage. It is important to take steps…
Understanding How Alzheimer’s Affects Vision and Tips for Overcoming the Challenges
February 11, 2020
The complexity of steps needed to enable us to see are mind-boggling. Within the blink of an eye, our brains can easily take transmitted details…
Dementia Caregivers: Find Relief Through Laughter!
January 10, 2020
Looking after a person you love with dementia is certainly not something to laugh about. Nonetheless, research is increasingly pointing towards the benefits of humor, and…
Seniors and Dehydration: Warning Signs and Tips to Help
January 3, 2020
Did you know…approximately 50% of all older adults are chronically under-hydrated, based on a new study conducted at UCLA? Not just that, but seniors over age…
The New Alzheimer’s Treatment Everyone Is Talking About
December 16, 2019
After sixteen long years without having any truly viable treatment plans for Alzheimer’s, there’s some optimism on the horizon, in a stunning reversal on the…
Five Meaningful Family Caregiver Resolutions
December 9, 2019
If you’re among the 8% of Americans who actually accomplish their New Year’s resolution goals, well done! However, if you’re like the majority of us,…
Seniors and Finances: How to Ease the Transition to Providing Help
December 4, 2019
One of the hardest issues for the elderly is recognizing the need for help with money matters. Personal finances are both extremely personal and a…
How Can a Senior Care Manager Help My Loved One?
November 19, 2019
Family care providers recognize that navigating the journey of choosing appropriate care resources for an older adult can feel like trying to get across the…