We all have bad days and good days, and we’re all entitled to a little negative thinking or crankiness every now and then. If you are caring for a senior who seems to have fallen into a pattern of continual complaining and negativity, however, it is worth exploring whether a health issue may be the […]
Health Concerns That Can Cause Negative Mood Changes in Seniors Read More »
If you are in a successful, long-term relationship, you realize that it requires compromise, commitment, and sacrifice. The happiest relationships are those where both parties selflessly care for one another. This balance shifts, however, if the person you love experiences a serious health concern. And this shift can have an adverse effect on the dynamics
Being a Partner, Not a Parent, as a Caregiver for a Spouse Read More »
You’ve determined the family home is just too much for your parents to take care of. A small home is for sale just around the corner from you that’s ideal: a lovely flower garden in the backyard, a bright, updated kitchen, and no stairs to navigate. Now it is time to start the downsizing process.
Downsizing With Dementia and Ways to Ease the Transition of Relocation Read More »
Are you finding the need to turn the TV up louder for a senior you love? Speaking more loudly? Repeating things the senior missed hearing the first time? Hearing loss in seniors isn’t uncommon. But new research is pointing to a startling link between hearing loss and an increased risk for dementia. How Hearing and
Exploring the Link Between Age-Related Hearing Loss and Dementia Read More »
Most of us are writing down notes all the time: shopping lists, appointments, meetings, to-do reminders, events…the list goes on and on. If you’re a family caregiver, you have even more reasons for writing while you manage another person’s life in addition to your own.
Caregiver Journaling and its Benefits for a Loved One and Yourself Read More »
