Managing Your Anger as a Caregiver Being a family caregiver often consists of a mixed bag of emotions. One day you may be feeling grateful for the opportunity to care for your elderly loved one, but other days may be filled with regret and anger. However, by not learning to manage your anger, you will…
Items to Add to Your Day Bag for the Colder Weather Season As a family caregiver you know how important it is to have a day bag. This bag contains everything that you might need when you head out with your aging parent so that you can enjoy an active, engaged lifestyle with them while…
Strategies for Elders Who Want to Live at Home Does your elderly parent want to live at home? If the answer is yes, they are not the only ones. In fact, over 80 percent of older adults said they would prefer to live at home if given the opportunity. The term for this living arrangement…
Preparing Your Parent’s Home for Live-In Care Elderly care can be a meaningful enhancement to your aging parent’s life as they age in place. Depending on the type of care arrangement that you select for them, having an elderly home care services provider in the home with them can make a tremendous difference in their…
Why Older Adults Should be Using the Internet The internet is not just something younger generations are using, but has also become a tool that many elderly adults are using. Studies have shown that seniors are not only surfing the web, but are also becoming active social media participants by starting their own Facebook and…
How to Prepare a Home Care Provider for Possibly Having to Bring Your Parent to the Emergency Room As a family caregiver you never want to think about your aging parent suffering an illness or injury so severe that you would need to bring them to the emergency room. The reality is, however, that many…
Preventing Isolation Among Seniors Who Age in Place Seniors who live alone are at risk for isolation because of the countless hours they spend by themselves. Caregivers can be hired to keep your loved one company throughout the day, as well as help with all of the tasks that have become too difficult for them.…
Live-In Care or Overnight Home Care – Which is Right for Your Aging Loved One? In your time as a family caregiver for your elderly loved one you will face many decisions that you will have to make in order to ensure that they are getting the care that they need. To make sure that…
5 Tips for Being a Successful Family Caregiver When you’re new to being a family caregiver, the task can be intimidating at best. Your loved one may need more care than you realized, which can throw you for a loop right out of the gate. No matter what your situation, try some of these tips…
Simple Ways You Can Help Your Parent Maintain Independence through Decision-Making Simply because your aging parent is dealing with Alzheimer’s disease does not mean that they do not still deserve respect and dignity. Expressing independence, individuality, and autonomy are important ways of maintaining this respect and protecting your parent’s health and wellbeing even as they…