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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.
Communication Tips for Talking About Independent Living
Independent living for seniors offers many benefits, but some people may feel resistant to the thought of moving to senior living. Still, it can be a great solution for older adults looking to downsize and simplify their lifestyle. By addressing common misconceptions about independent living and fostering open conversations, you can offer reassurance and highlight […]
What To Bring to Memory Care
Memory care can be a crucial service for people with dementia, offering a safe and supportive environment with skilled staff members and engaging activities. However, the initial transition to memory care can be overwhelming, especially for people in the later stages of dementia. Choosing the right items to bring to memory care can make a […]
When To Move to Independent Living
Looking to downsize your household responsibilities so you can spend more time playing pickleball, hiking, or visiting the grandkids instead of cooking, cleaning, and mowing the lawn? If you prefer to spend your retirement doing things you love, a move to independent living could be the decision that enhances your lifestyle, thanks to easy access […]
Why Families Choose Memory Care for Their Loved Ones
Choosing memory care can sometimes feel like a failure, as if families should be providing 24/7 care for the duration of their loved one’s life. Yet such feelings are primarily the result of caregiver guilt and unreasonable expectations. In practice, memory care offers benefits and can be a lifesaver for people with dementia and their […]
30 Fun Activities for People With Dementia
Dementia is a chronic condition that progressively decreases cognition, leading to substantial declines in a person’s mental functioning and ability to care for themselves. As a result, people with dementia need increasing amounts of support as the condition progresses and can lose the ability to engage in many of their previous hobbies and passions. However, […]
“It’s Time To Move to Memory Care”: How To Have the Discussion
Discussing a move to memory care can be challenging, especially considering the symptoms of different stages of dementia, but with thoughtful planning, empathy, and understanding, you can approach these conversations with gentle support. By acknowledging the distinct needs at each dementia stage, you can effectively navigate these discussions, ensuring your loved one receives the compassionate […]
8 Steps To Help Aging Parents
Our parents are often sources of advice and strength, guiding us through life and providing support when needed. However, roles can change as they age, and we may find ourselves supporting them instead, creating a new situation. In doing so, we need to ask ourselves how we can best help aging parents, which includes recognizing […]
My Loved One Is Resistant to Assisted Living: What To Do
Navigating a loved one’s transition to assisted living can be emotionally challenging, especially when faced with resistance from your loved one. It’s understandable that a loved one may be resistant to assisted living, but it’s important that they get the care they need. This article aims to provide understanding and actionable steps to help you […]
Senior Living Options When You Need More Than Home Care
Home care is an excellent solution for older adults who need a little extra support to live independently at home. However, it is common for home care services to become too expensive to be sustainable, especially as chronic needs or complex medical conditions require additional hours of service from a home care agency. Fortunately, there […]
Senior Care Options After Short-Term Rehabilitation
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) can be a valuable next step after hospital care, helping patients regain their strength and rehabilitate after an illness, injury, or surgery. However, they’re only a short-term care option, after which patients need to transfer somewhere else. The question is, where? In this post, we highlight the various options while examining […]