Millennial caregivers are a large and growing group. But, what does it mean to provide care as a millennial?
How to Keep Dementia Patients from Wandering
It’s important to find ways to keep dementia patients from wandering, to support them, and find them, as wandering is a common issue with dementia.
How Does Dementia Kill You?
Dementia is well-known as a disease that impacts the brain, eventually robbing a person of most things that make them recognizable as an individual. It’s also the leading cause of death in many places. One estimate suggests that close to 14% of deaths have dementia as an underlying cause, which is a shocking number (much […]
The Idea of Selfishness and What it Means for Caregivers
The idea of selfishness comes up often in discussions of caregiving. I most recently saw it in the reviews for two books on dementia – Where the Light Comes In and Neither Married nor Single. Both books generally get good reviews, but there are a few people who say the authors are being ‘selfish’. I […]
Stunning Mother’s Day Gifts for Aging Moms
So, we’re coming up to Mother’s Day again. It’s a special time of the year and a chance to show your mother how much she means to you. But… it’s tricky too. After all, if your mom is now a senior, you’ve probably had 60 or more years of mother’s days, not to mention Christmases […]
How Do You Respond To Allegations of Elder Abuse?
What happens if you put your heart and soul into caring for a loved one, just to be accused of abusing them? Learning how to respond to allegations of elder abuse is crucial – as such allegations can damage your reputation and even put you at risk of legal action. The first thing is to […]