Activities
"Nurturing Engagement" offers practical activity ideas for early-stage dementia patients. It covers shopping, exercise, technology, community resources, and caregiver roles. Tailored for cognitive health and emotional well-being, it aims to slow cognitive decline and enhance life quality.
Caregiver Stories
In 2019, my parents needed help due to health issues. My retired husband, homeschooled son, and I moved in to assist. After losing my husband, it was just my son and me managing my parents' dementia. Hospice support has been invaluable.
Activities
From memory games to outdoor activities, learn how to maintain self-worth, prevent depression, and slow the progression of the disease.
Financial / Legal
Delve into the critical need for systemic changes in assisted living facilities. It addresses issues like understaffing, inadequate care, and elder abuse, advocating for improved staffing models, better training, and heightened family involvement to ensure safe, dignified care for seniors.
Caregiver Stories
Understand the importance of self-care, setting realistic expectations, and connecting with others for support. Get practical advice and strategies for managing caregiver guilt and reducing stress in your caregiving journey.
Caregiver Support
Being a caregiver can be difficult, and it's normal to feel guilty or regretful at times. Learn how to cope with these feelings and find the rewards of caregiving in this blog post.
Caregiving Issues
Discover the remarkable benefits of pet companionship for seniors! "Unleashing Joy" explores how pets, from dogs to guinea pigs, enhance mental and physical health, reduce depression, and bring unparalleled joy to the lives of older adults.
Financial / Legal
Critical Insights into Assisted Living: Care, Cost, and Quality - Part 2" delves into the realities of assisted living, highlighting the gaps in care for seniors with special needs and the hidden costs burdening families, urging the need for industry reform
Caregiving Issues
Explore the critical role of caregivers, highlighting how NFCSP supports them through training, financial aid, and emotional support. It identifies gaps and suggests enhancements for better caregiver assistance.
Caregiving Issues
Explore 'Navigating the Emotional Terrain: Understanding and Overcoming Caregiver Guilt' - a guide for caregivers to identify, understand, and manage guilt. Learn practical strategies for self-care, setting realistic expectations, and finding support in your caregiving journey.
Caregiving Issues
Explore the challenges family caregivers face with lower back pain. It offers insights into causes, like lifting and strain, and provides practical self-care strategies. Tips include exercise, proper lifting techniques, and professional support, empowering caregivers in managing this common issue.
Grief Recovery
Losing a loved one during the holidays can be particularly difficult. In this post, Stephen Garrett shares his insights and ideas for dealing with grief and loss during this time of year. Learn how to plan a celebration that honors your loved one and helps you cope with the pain of their absence.