Sibling conflicts are common, especially among caregivers. Why do these happen and are there any solutions?
Why Caregivers Should Learn To Sit With Discomfort
Few people want to sit with discomfort, yet this important process helps us connect better with loved ones and make wiser decisions.
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End – A Kapok Review
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande is a fascinating book for caregivers that covers oft-unrecognized topics about death, dying, and the care we receive.
My Mother Lives With Me and I Hate It
My mother lives with me and I hate it. Does that sentiment sound familiar? It’s a common one, as living with your aging parents isn’t easy at all.
How To Feed Seniors – Tips For Busy Caregivers
Food is crucial, yet it can be surprisingly overwhelming. Planning meals, shopping for ingredients, cooking, and cleaning up all require energy – sometimes more than you have. Then we have the other part of the questions, actually getting the senior to eat. Doing so isn’t always easy. Some seniors don’t enjoy food much anymore or […]
Pureed Food for Seniors – Delicious Recipes, Tips, And More
Eating can become more complicated as people age. Not only do appetite and ability to taste often decrease, but seniors may also suffer from dysphagia, where swallowing becomes difficult. Other seniors may experience issues with chewing instead, especially if they have few or no remaining teeth. Soft food is sometimes the answer, especially if it […]