Are You Afraid You’re Going to Fail at Caregiving?
It’s so difficult to be new to caregiving. You don’t have experience to lean on yet and there are all the “what ifs” that you
Jay Bloodsworth
January 15, 2020
It’s so difficult to be new to caregiving. You don’t have experience to lean on yet and there are all the “what ifs” that you
Your dad is a meat and potatoes kind of guy. He loves lasagna, shepherd’s pie, and stew. He’s also been diagnosed with high blood pressure
Due to your full-time job or distance from your parents’ home, you don’t help with their care as much as others. Their care falls on
One of the hardest parts of being a family caregiver to someone with dementia is that the disease changes the way the older adult behaves.
Taking care of an elderly loved one can be a lot of work. You need to make sure you are taking care of yourself or
You might not have felt truly rested in a while because you’ve been busy being a caregiver, but that’s something you need to examine more
Alzheimer’s disease often begins months or even years before noticeable symptoms occur. However, a new study indicates that when an older adult starts having trouble
If your senior does happen to fall, she’s that much more likely to experience further health problems as well as a higher risk of falling
A common issue for seniors receiving elder care at home is incontinence. In fact, more than 50 percent of American seniors struggle with incontinence, with
You may not always know exactly when it’s time to bring in some extra help, but some of these situations can mean your elderly family
