The earliest signs might be so subtle that a lot of people wouldn’t even recognize that anything is amiss. Mom is extroverted, pleasant, and conversational while visiting family and friends and while running errands. However those closest to her have begun to pick up on concerns: forgetting about the soup cooking on the stove, leading […]
Navigating the Sensitive Issue of Competency When Caring for Seniors Read More »
In marriage we consent to stick with each other for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health – but what does not come up in our vows to one another is how to handle the increasing needs of senior care as our parents age. Nevertheless with our life span increasing, it is greatly
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Feeling safe, protected and cared for is so wonderful. Moms and dads thrive on making sure their children are wrapped inside the comfort of recognizing their needs will be met, giving the safety net that allows them the confidence to explore the world about them. But there comes a phase in all children’s lives when
The Fine Line Between Caring for Seniors and Controlling Seniors Read More »
Has your mantra lately been, “If only there were a few more hours in the day?” If you are a member of the “sandwich generation” – caring for a parent and your children at the same time – getting pulled in many directions is often an everyday occurrence, and can quickly become overwhelming. Independence-4-Seniors Home
Caring for a Parent? Reduce Stress with These Life Hacks. Read More »
Family senior caregivers are “routinely marginalized and ignored within the health care system.” So says the latest report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. With around 18 million family members serving as senior caregivers for an older loved one, this report is alarming, as neglect of the caregivers can result in seniors
Senior Caregivers: Feeling Invisible? These Tips Can Help Your Voice to Be Heard. Read More »
Caring for an aging loved one is often a full-time job, and like any job, it's important to take some time off once in a while. Taking the time to care for yourself allows you to recharge your mental and emotional batteries so that you can be a better caregiver for your loved one. Having
Time for You: Making a Respite Care Plan Read More »
Caring for an elderly or disabled loved one is a physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding job, one that requires time for the family caregiver to rest and relax on occasion. Respite care allows for relief from the daily responsibilities of caregiving, allowing the family caregiver to also care for himself or herself. Here are a
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