Caregiver Tips
Tips for Safely Caring for Your Back While Caregiving
Caring for your back is crucial when providing care for a family member. The physical demands of caregiving, can take a toll on your back.
Caregiver Tips
Caregiver Tips
Daily Tips For Caregiver Stress Relief
Being a caregiver can be stressful and overwhelming. Learn tips on how to manage stress, find a sense of humor, talk with a friend, exercise, practice mindfulness, and more. Take a break and practice relaxation and stress relief for yourself with our guided meditation.
Aging In Place
Aging Baby Boomers and the Importance of Having a Family Caregiver Contract
The aging baby boomer generation faces a dilemma as they navigate caring for aging parents while dealing with economic downturns and potential caregiver shortages. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of a family caregiver contract and how it can help preserve assets and avoid financial loss.
Activities
Dementia Activity and Communication Tips
Learn how to effectively plan activities for dementia patients by focusing on their interests and previous experiences. Discover the importance of "mirroring" strategies, closed-ended questions and person-focused care. Read more on our blog.
Caregiver Tips
Dementia and Driving: When Is It Time to Give Up the Keys?
As we age, changes in our cognitive, physical, and visual abilities can affect our ability to drive safely. Discussing dementia and driving with a loved one can be difficult, but it's important to address the issue early.
Healthy Aging
Moderate Exercise for Seniors
A recent research study from the University of Florida and University of Maryland shows that daily moderate exercise can mean the difference between becoming a housebound senior and one that is able to keep up with daily activities.
Resources
Medication Safety Training: Diabetes and Low Blood Sugar
Being a caregiver for a family member with diabetes can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing low blood sugar. Learn the signs, causes, and treatment options in this comprehensive guide.
Caregiver Support
Judy's Journey: Balancing Care for Elderly Parents with Personal Needs
Judy Morton, who faced financial hardship, family conflict, and the loss of multiple loved ones while caring for her father, uncle, and mother. Act now to support the Family Caregiver Relief Act and improve the lives of caregivers across America.
Aging In Place
The Imperfect Wedding: ‘Father of the Bride’ Shares PPA Story
Kimberly Williams-Paisley's book 'Where the Light Gets In' chronicles the struggles of her family as they deal with her mother's frontal lobe brain degeneration (PPA).
Caregiver Support
Elder Care Facilities: Bermuda Triangle For Your Loved One's Teeth
Losing dentures in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is a common occurrence. Our elderly loved ones deserve better care. This blog post highlights the frustration and challenges of trying to track down missing teeth in a memory care facility, and what to do if it happens to you.
Caregiver Tips
Maintaining Daily Dental Care for Seniors
Providing daily mouth care for aging family members can be challenging. Learn how to perform mouth care, care for false teeth, and check for oral health issues with our helpful tips and advice. Call your dentist for additional support.
Activities
Navigating the Holidays with Dementia: A Guide for Families
Explore 'Navigating the Holidays with Dementia: A Guide for Families' for strategies to make festive seasons joyful and comfortable for loved ones with dementia. Learn effective communication, adapt traditions, and manage behaviors with empathy and understanding