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Caregivers and Providing Care
Being a caregiver for a senior loved one is an important role to play in the older adult’s life. Caregiving involves helping a senior meet their physical, emotional, and social needs as they navigate the challenges of aging. It can require a person to perform a wide range of tasks, from helping with activities of daily living or meal preparation to managing medications and arranging medical appointments to ensuring safety in the home environment.
While important and fulfilling, caregiving can also be overwhelming, physically demanding, and emotionally taxing. Caring for a senior loved one also requires the caregiver to take care of themselves to prevent burnout and continue to help their senior loved one. Here, we offer resources on caring for a senior loved one to help caregivers help themselves and their older adult loved ones.
When Home Care Is No Longer Enough: Talking to Your Parent and Exploring Options
It can be difficult to face the reality that home care may no longer be enough help for your aging parent. You may find yourself grappling with questions about the next steps and how to proceed. This guide will help you recognize the signs, navigate talking to your parent, and explore next steps for ensuring […]
What To Do After a Dementia Diagnosis: Steps To Take and Planning Considerations
When you or a loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia, you might feel anxious, sad, angry, or overwhelmed. You might also feel relieved, finally having a diagnosis that explains the behaviors or challenges you’ve seen. While there are 10 million new cases of dementia diagnosed worldwide each year, you can still feel isolated as […]
Welcome Kit Ideas for Seniors Moving to Senior Living
Moving to a senior living community is a significant change that can feel scary, overwhelming, and lonely. Your loved one may feel disconnected from their life and family in new and unfamiliar surroundings. By creating a welcome kit tailored to their needs, likes, and level of care, you can help them connect to their new […]
Practical Tips for Moving Your Parent to Senior Care
Moving an aging parent into a senior living community, like assisted living, a nursing home, or a memory care facility, can be both emotionally and logistically challenging. A planned and prepared move can decrease the stress that everyone experiences and allow for a more positive transition. This article offers actionable tips for moving your parent […]
How To Involve Your Loved One in Moving to Assisted Living
If you’ve noticed that your aging loved one could use a little extra help in order to stay healthy, you may feel anxious about bringing up assisted living and unsure of how they will feel about it. In many cases, though, a senior who is struggling at home alone will likely understand that a little […]
What To Do When Your Elderly Parent Refuses Help at Home
At a certain point, many older adults require the help of others to continue living at home safely, and turning to home care services can be a logical solution. However, some seniors may be resistant to the idea. When your elderly parent refuses help at home, it can become a stressful and delicate challenge for […]
When To Consider Home Care for Seniors
Aging in place, or remaining in one’s home for as long as possible, is an achievable goal for many seniors. Certain adjustments, like adding modifications that support mobility or joining a local group or club, can go a long way in enhancing quality of life. However, there may come a time when those changes aren’t […]
Success Tips for Memory Care Moving Day
Moving a loved one into memory care can bring about many emotions and challenges, but this decision will ensure that your loved one is safe, supported, and experiencing an enhanced quality of life. After making the decision and choosing the right community comes moving day, which presents its own set of challenges. Here, we offer […]
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home: Which One Do You Need?
Assisted living facilities and nursing homes are two types of senior care that people often confuse. If you’re looking for a senior living solution that best meets your needs, how can you know which one is right for you? Here, we describe each care type and offer expert insights that can help you consider which […]
Helping Your Parent Adjust to Senior Living
Adjusting to senior living can be quite stressful for your parent. After all, it is a major transition in their life that involves adapting to a new environment and lifestyle. Family involvement can make this transition go more smoothly, though. By actively participating in the transition, you’re helping your parent feel more comfortable, connected, and […]