Caregiving
Senior Care Guide To In-Home Care
Many seniors today say that they would prefer to stay in their homes, or “age in place,” for as long as possible. But as people get older, a number of age-related conditions can make living at home increasingly difficult. Challenges like cognitive decline and decreased mobility can make living at home without assistance difficult and
Safety First When Dealing With Dementia at Home
Caring for loved ones who have dementia at home comes with safety concerns. In addition to other health challenges, they may have visual-perceptual and physical coordination problems, as well as difficulty understanding instructions and accurately interpreting the world around them or making reasonable decisions. That means they need help to make their daily life safe.
What Did You Say?
I was in my late 40s when I realized that “What?” was becoming an increasingly common word in my vocabulary. My family teased me about it, and I became more and more self-conscious and frustrated. I did a bit of research and realized that I had several of the common signs and symptoms of hearing
10 Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia
We aren’t born knowing how to communicate with a person with dementia—but we can learn. Improving your communication skills will help make caregiving less stressful and will likely improve the quality of your relationship with your loved one. Good communication skills will also enhance your ability to handle the difficult behavior you may encounter as
Traveling With A Forgetful Family Member
My husband, Jon, was late getting home from work at a local resort hotel a few weeks ago and was anxious to tell me why. As the Manager on Duty for the late-night shift, he had been called just before the end of his shift to investigate a report of an intoxicated individual in a
Can Your Parent Benefit From A Personal Care Assistant?
When you are a parent of young children, a “mother’s helper” can be a godsend. They help around the house or watch the children so the parent can get things done. Shouldn’t there be a “daughter’s helper” or “son’s helper”? Someone to help your aging parents with household tasks, errands, etc.? As more seniors choose to
Mitigating Stress While Caregiving In Crisis
It goes without saying that this year has been particularly tough on unpaid family caregivers, who have long been shouldering tough burdens even before the pandemic. A stressed healthcare system and lack of respite opportunities has not improved their situation. But when it comes to focusing on the things we can control – there’s promising
What Is Assisted Living?
Assisted living is a form of senior care that provides residents with supportive services and assistance with the activities of daily living (ADLs). ADLs include things like bathing, eating, hygiene, and dressing. Assisted living services may also include basic first-aid and assistance with medication management. It does not include regular medical care, rehabilitation services, or
A Practical Guide For Long-Distance Caregiving
Being a long-distance caregiver is a challenge when you live in one state and your aging parents live in another. Or if you have a busy job that keeps you from hands-on caregiving. Or if a sibling is providing more local care and you can’t be there. Even in these situations, there is still plenty
Finding Balance: Scenes from a Family
For many women, juggling professional success and family life presents challenges. Bringing home the skills that serve you in the workplace might just help you organize your life at home. It’s 6 P.M. and you’re on your way home from work, still reveling in the glory of your knock-out presentation, a well-earned over-the-top tip, or