Caring for Someone with a Stroke
Navigate stroke recovery with essential tips on adapting home for safety, managing healthcare, and emotional support. Learn about diet, exercise, and creating a nurturing environment for both survivors and caregivers, fostering resilience and progress.
Caregiving Issues
America is at a crossroads when it comes to caregiving. The caregiver crisis is reaching critical levels, with an urgent need for solutions and support.
Behavior Modification
Navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming. Learn how to better understand the type of dementia, anticipate behaviors, and improve communication skills to make caregiving less stressful and more satisfying.
Caregiver Tips
Communicating with Someone Who Has Short-Term Memory Loss The ability to remember and recall information is something many of us take for granted. But for those living with short-term memory loss, this can be a daily struggle. Communicating with someone who has short-term memory loss can be a challenge, but
Aging In Place
Discover the concerns and statistics surrounding medication management for senior caregivers, and the importance of providing proper education and resources to support this vital role.
Faith In Caregiving
Caregiving can be challenging, but with faith and wisdom from Proverbs 19:11, we can learn to be patient and kind. Tips and Bible reflection to reflect Jesus' love while caregiving from Veronica Badowski.
Financial / Legal
Learn about the legal differences between conservatorship and guardianship for aging family members and the responsibilities of a guardian and conservator. Understand how the terms are used in different states and the importance of planning ahead with legal paperwork.
Memory Problems Or Mild Cognitive Deficits
As we age, memory loss and forgetfulness can be a concern. Learn about the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as other treatable and reversible medical conditions that can cause memory loss.
Safety Articles and Checklists
Falls are the leading fear of aging adults and the #1 independence robber. Watch our video on preventing falls and discuss any concerns with your physician.
Treatment Options
Learn about the benefits of early diagnosis, common signs and symptoms, and potential causes of dementia. Understand the various treatment options and how they can improve the quality of life for those affected by dementia.
Healthy Aging
This includes your health history, allergies, and list of medications. Avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary testing by carrying this information with you. Learn more about what to include in your personal health information and download forms to use while traveling.
Tests
"Learn about the animal naming test, a simple and effective tool for diagnosing various types of dementia. Discover how the test works and its accuracy compared to other popular exams like the mini mental exam.