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Overcoming Feelings of Family Caregiver Guilt
Family caregivers give so much of themselves to look after their loved ones, frequently surrendering their own needs throughout the journey. One might presume that with such a rewarding role, in home caregivers would feel good about themselves, rich in self-esteem and sense of purpose, but sometimes caregiver guilt can get the best of them. … Continue reading
Posted in Caregiving, Respite CareIs It Forgetfulness or Dementia? Here’s How to Tell Them Apart
You entirely forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled for last Friday, misplaced your glasses for the umpteenth time, and cannot remember the name of the new neighbor for the life of you. Is all of this just a typical part of aging, or could it be the start of Alzheimer’s disease? Is it simple forgetfulness … Continue reading
Posted in Arthritis, Dementia, Senior CareSenior Care 101: Safely Disposing of Medications
With so many seniors taking numerous prescriptions, and with physicians adding and changing dosages and medications to find just the right solutions, it’s essential to understand what to do when they are no longer needed or have expired. There are several options for safely disposing of medications: Check labels. The prescription’s label or informational literature … Continue reading
Posted in Caregiving, Home Care Services, MedicationsOvercoming This Challenging Dementia Behavior: Refusal to Change Clothes
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia requires empathy, creativity, and patience, the ability to step outside of your own logic and reasoning and understand why a certain behavior is happening, and then to know just how to successfully manage it. That’s certainly the situation with an older adult who refuses … Continue reading
Posted in Dementia, Senior Care, Senior SafetyPandemic Safety for Seniors and In Home Care
For the past several months, family caregivers have had to handle seemingly insurmountable challenges in connection with the care of the senior family members they love. With COVID-19’s particular dangers to the elderly and those with underlying health issues, for example, COPD, diabetes, heart disease, as well as others that are common in the elderly, … Continue reading
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