Loneliness. Confusion. Isolation. These feelings are getting to be commonplace for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, but once you add in the element…
Challenges and Solutions for those with Alzheimer’s During COVID-19
July 15, 2020
Category: Caregiver Tips
Tips to Manage Difficult Aging Parents’ Caregiving Issues
July 8, 2020
In an ideal world, we might perfectly compartmentalize our caregiving duties, sticking to a routine that met the requirements of a senior, while allowing enough…
How to Help Manage Rummaging When Providing Dementia Care
June 19, 2020
Searching through bins, cabinets, and closets, taking out odds and ends from drawers, and sorting repetitively through a variety of items may be frustrating for…
Tips to Manage Caregiver Stress
June 12, 2020
Caregiver stress is bound to happen, and in fact, is not necessarily a negative thing. After all, as the saying goes, “A diamond is just…
How to Find Strength and Learn Healthy Caregiver Coping Habits in a Time of Crisis
June 5, 2020
Times of crisis can sometimes bring out both the very best and the very worst in us as caregivers. During the coronavirus pandemic, we have…
6 Tips for Male Mesothelioma Patients
June 4, 2020
Mesothelioma occurs in men 4 times more often than women. Researchers believe men develop mesothelioma more often because occupational asbestos exposure typically happens in male-dominated industries.
Discussing Senior Finances Is Part of Planning for Long-Term Care
April 21, 2020
Discussing senior finances is often taboo, and the reason behind a variety of disputes, heightened emotions, and misconceptions. And for a good number of today’s…
Managing Incontinence with Alzheimer’s Disease
March 19, 2020
Dementia care involves both empathy and creativity to manage a number of complex behaviors and effects, and that is particularly true with regards to incontinence,…
How to Effectively Manage Emotions in Caregiving
March 12, 2020
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…
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…