One of the bigger aspects of holding regular family meetings about your aging adult’s care could be making sure that the right people are at the meetings. There are a lot of variables that can help you determine who should be at which meeting. Every Family Is Different. Family dynamics are a complicated thing. You […]
How Should You Respond if a Senior with Dementia Says She Wants to Go Home?
One extremely common utterance you might hear from a senior with dementia is the phrase, “I want to go home.” As you work your way past your surprise and other feelings, this phrase can get easier to manage. Offer Comfort and Reassurance. The very first response needs to be comfort. Often your senior has a […]
Physical and Mental Well-Being Both Start With Diet and Exercise
Diet and exercise are keys to both mental and physical well-being. Experts recommend seniors get at least 30 minutes of exercise each day. Diet should include plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains. Processed, high-sugar, and high-fat foods can impact overall health and lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels that impact […]
Benefits of Hiring an Elder Care Provider
While nobody can take care of your elderly mom or dad like you, there are times when you need to be elsewhere. Perhaps your family caregiving duties include cleaning the house and preparing meals or maybe they are more of the self-care type with bathing, dressing and grooming. Regardless of what you do for your […]
Celebrating Father’s Day With Elderly Dads
Fathers are very influential in their children’s lives, and that doesn’t change with age. Even elderly fathers want to feel loved and appreciated on Father’s Day, but age and physical limitations may prevent them from doing some of their favorite things. You can still make Father’s Day a special time for your elderly parent, with […]
What Kind of Stress Might Your Senior Be Facing?
For some caregivers, the idea that their aging adult might be experiencing a great deal of stress can come as a shock. This is especially true if your aging family member has been able to manage her stress fairly well on her own in the past. So what’s causing all this stress? Aging Is Stressful. […]
Talking to Your Family About Your Parent Living with You
There can be many benefits to your aging parent moving in with you and your family. As a family caregiver, having your senior living with you gives you the opportunity to give them more direct care, ensure they are safe and comfortable, and also encourage closer bonds among the different generations of your family. Having […]
How to Respond If Your Parent is Struggling with Heat Exhaustion
More severe than heat cramps, but not as serious as heat stroke, heat exhaustion is a serious form of heat-related injury that occurs when the body overheats. During heat exhaustion your senior may experience a variety of symptoms, including goosebumps, fatigue, fainting, dizziness and rapid heart rate, headache, and more. If left unaddressed, heat exhaustion […]
How Family Caregivers Successfully Manage Stress
It can be difficult to watch your elderly mom or dad get to the point where they can no longer live independently. They may be struggling with physical limitations like a stroke or an emotional challenge like severe grief. Sometimes the effects of old age limit driving or their ability to manage their house or […]
Is it Time for Skilled Nursing Help at Home for Your Loved One?
National Nurse’s Week is May 6th through May 12th and offers a perfect opportunity for you to examine what nurses could do for your senior. Home nursing assistance is a huge benefit for you as a caregiver, too, because there are so many situations that involve medical knowledge you might not feel comfortable with just […]
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