Does your blood pressure soar when you finally finish filling your cart with groceries, only to find just one checkout lane open and a line…
Practice Makes Progress When It Comes to Caregiving Patience
December 14, 2022
Category: Family Caregiving
New Year’s Resolutions for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
December 1, 2022
People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, exercise more, and eat healthier, but for Alzheimer’s caregivers, perhaps just getting through the day…
Crucial Health Questions to Ask Seniors During the Holidays
November 18, 2022
It’s been quite some time since you have had the opportunity for a nice, long visit with Mom. Now that the holiday season is here,…
Being a Partner, Not a Parent, Throughout Spousal Caregiving
September 6, 2022
If you’re in a successful, lasting relationship, you know that it calls for compromise, commitment, and sacrifice. The happiest relationships are those in which both…
Tips for Downsizing for a Senior With Dementia
August 24, 2022
You have determined the family home is just way too much for your mother and father to take care of. A small home became available…
Overcoming Isolation as a Caregiver
August 16, 2022
Who would imagine that spending a great deal of time being a caregiver for someone else could also cause you to feel incredibly alone? The…
Get Creative When Adding More Fruits and Veggies to a Senior’s Diet
August 3, 2022
If you’re preparing meals for a senior who prefers carbs to carrots (and honestly – who doesn’t?), you may find it challenging to see that…
Broken Heart Syndrome and How to Help Those Who are Grieving
July 14, 2022
In his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses an analogy of glitter. Toss a handful of glitter into the air, and it is going to…
Time Management Tips for Family Caregivers
June 22, 2022
If today’s to-dos seem like much more than you can possibly fit into 24 short hours, you’re not alone! Family caregivers are often inundated with…
Top Excuses Alzheimer’s Caregivers Often Make
May 13, 2022
“You can make it, but it’s easier if you don’t have to do it alone.” – Betty Ford We all know that no single person…