As people age, sleeping in a bed sometimes gets surprisingly difficult. Some seniors regularly roll out of bed during the night, which can be frightening and easily causes injuries. Others may be okay while they sleep, but fall when trying to get out of bed in the morning. Caregivers often need solutions for how to […]
Bladder Pads vs Period Pads for Senior Incontinence
Incontinence is a tricky subject. Not because it’s difficult per se, but because it’s embarrassing. The subject is often avoided at all costs, despite the fact that between a quarter and a third of American men and women experience some form of urinary incontinence. That’s a lot of people. So, it’s past time to drop […]
What Is Virtual Hospice? (and other crucial hospice questions)
Hospice can be an important part of end-of-life, where the focus shifts away from treating health conditions and towards comfort. Doing so is powerful. After all, some forms of treatment (like chemotherapy) come with an intense physical toll. The physical costs may simply not be worth it if the treatment isn’t helping anyway. Yet, as […]
How Long Can the Elderly Live On Ensure?
Ensure and similar shakes can be powerful for seniors, providing calories and nutrients in an easy-to-consume form. They’re particularly helpful for seniors who struggle to chew and those with a limited appetite. Some caregivers even find that seniors will consume a meal shake without hesitation, particularly shakes that are high in sugar and taste like […]
How To Recover From Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout is what the name suggests. It’s where you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and at the end of your rope. Where it feels like you have nothing left to give and the prospect of keeping going day after day feels almost impossible. And yet, stopping often isn’t an option. Your parent, spouse, or other loved one […]
The 13 Best Subscription Boxes for Caregivers
Subscription boxes aren’t just popular. They’re also amazing. Subscription boxes for caregivers can be the perfect way to give yourself a treat, one that requests hardly any work on your part. The general idea is simple. You sign up for a subscription, then you’re sent out a box packed with goodies every month, or perhaps […]