Taking care of your elderly family member from far away may not feel optimal, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have another choice. Long-distance caregiving is easier than ever before, especially when you’ve got the help that you and your senior both need. Double Check Your Senior’s Health Needs You may not have needed to know much about […]
Nine Ways for Family Caregivers to Stay Healthy
Family caregivers are in a position where stress can easily build up. You want to do what you can to help your parents. You also have your own family and personal needs to consider. Mental, emotional, and physical health is crucial to a family caregiver. These nine steps have to be included in your weekly […]
Four Ways to Help Your Senior Keep Her Lungs Healthy
Keeping your senior’s lungs as healthy as possible might not be as easy as you expected it to be, especially if her respiratory health isn’t as good as you thought. Determining what’s going on with her lungs is a big step in the right direction. Talk Things through with Her Doctor It’s always important to talk through health concerns with […]
First Aid Tips to Memorize if Your Parents Spend Time in Their Gardens
Gardening is a popular hobby, but insect bites and stings are often a problem. From biting flies to bees and extended exposure to the sun, there are risks to be aware of. It’s a good idea to memorize these first aid tips in case something happens while your mom and dad are gardening. Treating a Sunburn […]
What Can You Do about Learning to Accept Difficult Situations?
If you’ve ever encountered a situation as a caregiver that you couldn’t change or adjust, you’ve found a situation you need to learn to accept. That’s easier said than done, of course, but you can learn to do it. Find the Positives Finding the positivity is always important when you’re a caregiver. There are tons of positives, even if the overall […]
Five Things That Help Your Parents Age Well
Everyone wants to age well, but it’s often easier said than done. There are a lot of things that help you age well. If your parents want to age at home while aging well, these five tips should become common practice for them. Exercise A minimum of 30 minutes of exercise each day is critical to […]
Home Care is a Must When Joint Pain Limits Movement
Joint pain from arthritis often limits movements. It worsens as you age. You’ll notice it when your mom is walking up and down the stairs. You might see your dad limping or walking with a shuffling gait when he first stands up after sitting down for a while. Your mom is having a hard time […]
Four Things You Need to Remember as a Caregiver
Being a caregiver can sometimes feel like you’re dealing with all the challenges and you’re doing that while never once making a mistake. There are some small truths about caregiving that it can help you to keep in the front of your mind. Perfection Gets in Your Way When you’re trying so hard to be perfect all the time, […]
Four Ways to Adjust if You’re Helping Your Senior Too Much
You may think that you’re helping your senior just enough, but it really is possible as a caregiver to “overhelp.” When you help too much, that cuts into your senior’s ability to remain as independent as she can be. Here are some ways to correct that balance a bit. Talk through What Your Senior Really Needs from […]
Prevent Dehydration by Keeping These Beverages On Hand
Recommendations for daily water consumption range from just over two liters for women and three liters for men. It’s very possible that your parents are not drinking enough. While some of their water intake comes from the foods they eat, that only accounts for about 20 percent each day. To prevent dehydration, urinary tract infections, and […]
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