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Family Caregiver Challenges: Identifying the Top 4 Concerns
If you have ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you are not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may find that your own needs are placed on the back burner. A recent listening session however, allowed family caregivers to speak honestly and openly about what they need—and … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Caregiving, Family CaregivingThoughtful and Fun Birthday Celebrations for Seniors
If you are interested in a fun way to celebrate the life of somebody you love, nothing beats a birthday party! The key to planning birthday celebrations for seniors is crafting ideas that are unique to the individual. Start with thinking through: What brings meaning and purpose to their life? How large of an … Continue reading
Posted in Care Tips, Senior CareRecognizing When 24-Hour Dementia Care Becomes Essential
Taking care of a loved one with dementia requires continuous adaptation to the person’s changing needs. As the disease advances, there comes a point when 24-hour dementia care becomes not just worthwhile but essential for ensuring the safety, well-being, and quality of life for the individual. Listed below are key indicators that signal the … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer’s, Care Tips, Dementia, Home Care, Home Care ServicesTop Time Management Tips for Family Caregivers
How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like many family caregivers, carving out enough time to meet each day’s basic requirements may be hard enough. The thought of having regular intervals of downtime may seem unattainable. Caregiving is unquestionably a time-intensive commitment. But what if there were steps … Continue reading
Posted in Care Tips, Caregivers, Family CaregivingTips for Fostering Healthy Sleep Patterns in Older Adults
We’ve all been there: slowing down breathing, counting sheep, listening to white noise, all in an attempt to force our brains to shut down to allow us the sleep we desperately need. As we age, it can be even more difficult to get enough sleep. Older adults may experience modifications to their sleep architecture, … Continue reading
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