Family Caregivers
Coping with stress during a pandemic
It is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or angry during a crisis. Especially when you have family members in senior living communities, or […]
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Preventing Wandering: Management Tips for Caregivers
According to the Alzheimer’s Association®, approximately 60 percent of those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia will wander. Managing the risks of wandering requires careful observation […]
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Preventing Wandering: Management Techniques for Caregivers
For many family caregivers of a loved one with memory loss, keeping their loved one from wandering off by themselves is part of their reality. […]
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Tips on Coordinating a Team for Your Loved One’s Care
Providing full-time care for an aging parent or loved one is not easy to do without help. Especially if that loved one has a chronic […]
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Tips on Anticipating Caregiving’s Effects on Your Life
It doesn’t come as much surprise that caring for the health and well-being of another person affects almost every aspect of your life. You will […]
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Tips for Recognizing Caregiver Stress & Avoiding Depression and Burnout
If you’re busy caring for a loved one, you may become so focused on providing care that it may be difficult to realize or admit […]
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Tips for Utilizing Respite Care: Benefits for Caregivers and Loved Ones
When caring for a loved one becomes your top priority, everything else – catching up with friends, doing what brings you joy, caring for your […]
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Respite: A Period of Renewal for You and Your Loved One
If your older loved one requires daily assistance with everyday tasks, stepping into the role of their caregiver becomes a full-time commitment, especially if they […]
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Engaging Every Day: Planning Activities for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
As Alzheimer’s progresses and skills and abilities diminish, the person living with the disease may start to suffer from feelings of worthlessness or isolation, expressing […]
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