Four Things Your Parents Wish You Knew About Aging at Home
You worry about your mom and dad living alone. They wish you wouldn’t worry. Rather than argue about your uncertainties, sit down and listen to your parents. Seniors often wish their adult children would realize these four things about aging at home. The House is Familiar Moving to a new location is scary. Most seniors…
Read MoreThe Importance of Showing Your Gratitude During Your Caregiver Journey
At this time of year, gratitude, thankfulness, and joy are important features in celebrations, traditions, and spending quality time with loved ones. As a family caregiver, it is important to note that gratitude should be an active element of your life at all times. Family caregivers for elderly adults are far more likely to experience…
Read MoreTips on Night Care for Aging Adults
It’s common for the family caregiver of an aging loved one to spend day and night addressing their needs. One might think that family caregivers don’t have as challenging a time at night as they do in the day. The truth is that night care for aging adults can be a series of conditions that…
Read MoreWhat Causes Bedsores?
George had battled diabetes for decades. At the age of 70, both of his legs were amputated, leaving him bound to a wheelchair. While helping George to change his clothes one day, his son noticed that he had a red spot on the back of his thigh. Over the next couple of days, the red…
Read MoreSix Precautions to Take When You’re a Long-Distance Caregiver
You don’t live near your mom or dad. Long-distance caregivers face a few challenges. If something happens, you can’t get to your parents quickly. You have to rely on others to help. Here are six precautions to take when you’re a long-distance caregiver. Set up Video Cameras as an Extra Set of Eyes Video doorbells…
Read MoreThe Connection between Emotions and Stress for Caregivers
When you’re looking for ways to lower your stress level while caregiving, the first place you need to look is to your own emotions. They can tell you a lot about why you’re stressed and what to do about it. What You Feel Contributes to Your Stress You might not think about it this way,…
Read MoreSix Fast Breaks You Can Take as a Caregiver
You know that you need to take some breaks as a caregiver, but you might not have time for the break you really need. A short break can help get you through to that longer break. Crank up Your Favorite Song Music that you love has the power to instantly boost your mood and get…
Read MoreHow Mold in the Home Affects Health
Everyone is familiar with mold. You might be most familiar with it as the stuff that grows on the food you forgot in the back of the refrigerator. But, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mold is everywhere, and it has been for millions of years. Mold thrives in damp environments.…
Read MoreThree Vaccines Your Parents Need to Protect Their Health
When you have kids, it’s easy to keep up with vaccines they need. When you’re an adult, you might not stay proactive. Some illnesses can be easily prevented or made less severe by getting vaccinations when you’re older. Here are three vaccines your parents need to protect their health. Flu Shots Each year, your parent…
Read MoreAre You in Denial about Your Senior’s Health Issues?
Denial can be a sign that you’re scared, upset, or nervous about something that is changing in your aging adult’s life and health. The problem is that as her caregiver, you need to move beyond denial so that she’s getting the best care possible. You’re Ignoring or Downplaying Symptoms While it sounds like you’re being…
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