The Caregiving Benefits of Humor and Laughter
When caregiving for an elderly loved one, here’s why putting a little humor back in their life is so important for their continued health and wellbeing.
How to Detect Signs of a UTI in Seniors
For those currently looking after aging in place seniors, knowing how to detect the signs of a UTI early on could be a game-changer. Read on to learn more!
5 Steps You Can Take to Ease a Senior Parent into Accepting Home Care
Is your parent hesitant to accept help? If so, here are five ways to ease your senior loved one into accepting some professional home care.
Compound Caregiving – What to Do When More Than One Person Needs Care
Millions of caregivers take care of more than one person at a time- a growing phenomenon known as “compound caregiving”. Here are some important tips!
5 Signs That it May Be Time to Bring in Some Home Care Assistance
Is there a senior in your life who wants to remain in the comfort of their own home? Here's how to know when it's time for some home care assistance so they can do just that.
How to Detect Signs of Depression in Seniors
Although most seniors get depressed from time to time, depression is not a normal part of the aging process. Being able to detect the signs and intervene can be vital to their wellbeing.
Family Caregivers – How to Work with Professional Home Care
If you're a family caregiver, here are some ways you can work with professional caregivers so that your loved one's needs are always being met.
4 Tips to Improve Communication with an Elderly Loved One
As they age, communication can become increasingly difficult for elderly loved ones. Here are four tips that can help you overcome that obstacle.
Is Your Senior Parent’s Driving Being Affected by Their Medications?
In addition to the aging process itself, many older motorists face driving impairment challenges caused by certain medications. Before asking your parent to turn over the car keys for good, see if one of their medications could be affecting them.
What Your Informal Caregiver Would Love for You to Know
Although serving as an informal caregiver is highly rewarding, it can also be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. If you’re an independent senior who relies upon an informal caregiver, these are some things that they might want you to know.