Valentine’s Day for Family Caregivers: Giving to those who give the most

Valentine’s Day for Family Caregivers: Giving to those who give the most

Nobody in your life is as deserving of love as a family caregiver. The problem is that we caregivers tend to take ourselves out of the ever important Circle of Care while always making sure our loved ones for whom we care have everything they need.

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Quality of Life with Arthritis

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Quality of Life with Arthritis

It is difficult to watch the ones you love struggle to perform daily tasks that they used to do with ease. However, while arthritis is not curable, there are many options for improving quality of life.

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Facing End of Life Care Options

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Facing End of Life Care Options

It is important for seniors and their caregivers to understand end of life care options, like hospice or palliative choices. Sometimes life ends unexpectedly. But for many seniors, the end of life comes with warnings signs and happens slowly. Although difficult to discuss, it is important for seniors and their caregivers to understand all of their options.

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Sundowners: A Soft Word, but a Difficult Condition

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Sundowners: A Soft Word, but a Difficult Condition

Up to 20 percent of adults with Alzheimer’s experience Sundowners Syndrome. Unfortunately, the exact cause isn’t known and there is no way to predict whether your senior will be affected by it. While the cause isn’t known, there are several avoidable factors that are known to aggravate it.

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Winter Indoor Activities for Seniors

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Winter Indoor Activities for Seniors

Seasonal depression affects many seniors. Engaging in indoor activities can make the winter more enjoyable and healthy. Depression can increase during the winter months, affecting senior health and quality of life. Indoor activities for seniors can relieve depression.

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Top Ten Things for Caregivers to Start Doing for the New Year

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Top Ten Things for Caregivers to Start Doing for the New Year

1 | Keep records of all medications and reactions.

Make notes about what works, what doesn’t and when you informed the physician of any problems.

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Long Distance Care for Seniors and Their Families

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Long Distance Care for Seniors and Their Families

As families spread out around the country and globe, seniors often rely on the support of loved ones who live far away. Long-distance caregiving has unique challenges, but it can be done safely and effectively. In the US, approximately 5-7 million adults are responsible for caring for a senior family member who lives more than 26 miles away. For seniors and their caregivers, long-distance support is possible through smart strategies.

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Rekindling Holiday Traditions

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Rekindling Holiday Traditions

What are the holiday traditions that you remember from your youth? Who are the people who created those memories for you? For your parent or older adult, the memories they helped create are often the ones that sustain them in their older years.