Coping with Untrue Accusations When a Senior Has Dementia
Just picture having a pleasant afternoon with a family member with dementia, listening to music and working on a puzzle with each other, when out of the blue the person’s mood darkens. When you innocently ask what’s wrong, you receive a sharp and unexpected reply: “I know you stole $20 out of my wallet! Why […]
What to Do When a Senior Family Member Passes
When a senior family member passes away, there are many administrative tasks that must be handled in a timely manner. These tasks can be challenging to manage while also dealing with grief. To make this time a bit less daunting, our home care specialists have compiled the following practical timeline so you will know specifically […]
Avoid Caregiving Injuries with These Expert Tips
When you decided to provide care for a senior loved one, you most likely didn’t consider your role to be hazardous. However, the challenges of senior care aren’t anything to take lightly. As many as 94 percent of caregivers who participated in a recent survey noted physical pain in at least one part of their […]
Taking Care of a Senior with Cognitive Decline: How Aging Care Can Help
If you’re providing care for a senior loved one, you’re well aware of the scope of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a great honor and extremely rewarding. Having said that, it can also be taxing, draining, and demanding. Add to that the other challenges inherent with cognitive decline, and it’s easy to grasp how […]
Top Ways to Fight Dementia Caregiver Stress
There’s no such thing as “a typical day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The individual may abruptly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They could get stuck in tearful repetitions of asking to go “home.” They might pace and wander. Sleep might be […]
Understanding the Symptoms of a UTI in Senior Loved Ones
Itching. Burning. Urgency. If you have ever had the misfortune of experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know these symptoms on a personal level. For younger people, a UTI is often fairly easy to notice and care for. However, it is often more difficult for older adults, as symptoms can be less noticeable or […]
Engaging Dementia Activities for Senior Loved Ones
Remaining active and involved in meaningful hobbies is essential for our mental health. Most of us need to feel both successful and needed. This feeling does not change because of a diagnosis of dementia, although it might require some creative intent to accomplish. In fact, stimulating and enjoyable activities can lessen challenging symptoms of Alzheimer’s […]
Tips for Noticing and Preventing Senior Depression
After visiting with family members and revisiting cherished traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it is typical for a feeling of nostalgia and sorrow to emerge for the elderly. And while some amount of temporary post-holiday let down can be anticipated, it’s important to be aware that it could develop into senior depression. Depression […]
Family Caregiving: 7 Ways a Journal Can Help Keep Track of a Loved One’s Dementia
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a variety of reasons. Unlike the “Dear Diary” days of our childhood, it’s much more than simply a method to safely share our secrets and dreams. Writing in a journal is a fantastic way to relieve stress, for example. It allows for creative expression by way of […]
What to Anticipate When Assuming the Role of Family Caregiver
It might have begun informally, with some support here and there. Picking up some things from the supermarket for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra dinner you made while fixing your own family’s meal. Or simply spending more time visiting to ensure things are ok. Over time, you may have discovered that more care […]