Most people already have pre-formed ideas about what retirement is going to look like. In many cases, joining a retirement community can sound pretty unappealing, which is one reason why people are reluctant to do so. But, growing old doesn’t mean that you have to sit around, play bingo and watch TV. Instead, there are […]
Why Retiring Early Isn’t Actually as Great as It Seems
The idea of retiring early often seems like an ideal goal – especially for people that don’t particularly like their jobs. After all, retirement means that you have much less to stress about and you don’t have to work hard anymore. At least, that’s what it means in theory.
6 Powerful Tips For Talking To A Parent With Dementia
Dementia presents many challenges for caregivers but these tips can help to make communication a little bit easier.
The Importance of Music for Seniors and Caregivers
As caregivers, it’s important to understand and embrace the significance of music for yourself and also for the person you are caring for. Music really can act as a powerful tool and there are a range of ways to take advantage of it.
How You Can Find Joy in Caregiving
Finding joy in caregiving might seem like an unrealistic goal, but surprisingly it is actually very achievable. At the same time, this approach is also important for both you and the person you are caring for.
Like the Old Days – When Doctors Come to You
It’s easy to assume that the only option for seeing a doctor is to go out and visit them, but that isn’t actually the case. Services that provide doctors who make house calls are all around and they offer amazing support for seniors and caregivers.