What Do You Need to Do to Get Ready for Respite?
You might not think about it this way, but if you take the time to get ready to take respite time, you’re more likely to follow through. This is an important addition to your situation as a caregiver because it gives you a chance to step back for a little while. Make Respite a Priority. […]
Preparing for How Alzheimer’s Will Affect Your Senior
When your elderly family member is first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you might feel as if you’re stuck on a roller coaster that you just can’t control. While that’s true to an extent, you can prepare for what’s coming and you can help your elderly family member to do the same. Learn as Much as […]
Could Your Mom’s Diet Improve Her Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where your body’s immune system attacks tissue. Common symptoms include swollen and stiff joints, weight loss, fever, and lack of energy. It’s a condition that is more common in women and often appears between the ages of 40 and 60. If your mom has it, it can impact her […]
How Do You Convince Your Mom That She’s Unsafe at Home?
You are certain your mom is not safe at home. She argues with you and refuses to admit she needs help. How can you convince her that home care services can help her out without eliminating her independence? Track Incidents That Concern You. Your mom won’t like hearing it, but keep a list of things […]
Three Out of Four Seniors Say They Want to Age at Home But It Takes Planning
In a recent AARP survey, 77 percent of the men and women surveyed said they want to age at home. At the same time, only half felt they were prepared or would be able to age at home. Aging at home is possible, but it takes careful planning. To age at home, people need to […]
What is Hospital Acquired Pneumonia?
As the family caregiver, you don’t want to think about your aging parent having to spend time in the hospital. Visits to the hospital, whether they are in the emergency room, for surgery or another type of treatment, or for a long-term hospitalization, can be frightening and uncomfortable for your senior, and for you. There […]
What to Do When You’re Feeling Anxious
Anxiety for someone who is a caregiver can cover a lot of ground. Your elderly family member might have health issues that cause you to worry or you may simply worry about whether you’re even cut out to be a caregiver. Interrupt Your Thoughts. Anxiety often shows up in your thoughts and feelings. You might […]
What is Caregiver Burnout?
When you first stepped into the role of being a family caregiver for your aging parent, it is likely you were prepared to experience a variety of emotions. You already knew that this could be a challenging experience, and you were going to encounter decisions, situations, and realities that were difficult to manage. You may […]
Tips for Protecting Your Parent from Phone-Based Scams
Phone-based scams are some of the most common forms of fraud, especially when it comes to victimizing elderly adults. Seniors tend to be at the highest risk for being victims of fraud, and they may be particularly vulnerable to these types of scams. This is true because elderly adults are more likely to be trusting […]
Is Long-Term Care Insurance the Best Way to Pay for Senior Care?
The cost of senior care can be high on a fixed income. When a senior needs home care, the cost may be higher than the monthly income. According to Genworth Financial, the average monthly cost of home care was just over $4,000. This has people wondering if long-term care insurance is the best way to […]
