Pain matters. The discomfort of it directly affects quality of life, while pain is also a natural signal that something is wrong. New or unexpected pain might even suggest an unrecognized infection or illness that is putting the senior at risk. As such, it’s crucial to recognize pain and respond to it promptly. Doing so […]
Best Programs for Caregiving – An Exciting Dementia Care Database
When talking about caregiving challenges, it’s easy to focus on the practical difficulties, like dealing with dementia and incontinence, responding to difficult behaviors, and trying to find enough hands-on support. Yet, there’s an even bigger area to talk about – knowledge. Family caregivers are typically thrown into the deep end. It’s often a matter of […]
The Hidden Challenges of Caring for Aging Parents
Conversations about caregiving often focus on the practical challenges of the role – and rightly so, as caregiving can be intense and exhausting. However, we can’t just stop with the practical side of things. There is also a variety of underlying areas to consider, ones that have dramatic impacts on seniors and caregivers. Some of […]
The Keto Diet for Seniors: Is it Safe and Effective?
The keto diet is an interesting approach. It’s promoted as a healthy way to live, one that can help stabilize blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. Such features could make it powerful for obese seniors and perhaps also for those with diabetes. Yet, keto is also a highly controversial diet. While it is often […]
More Than A Break: How Caregiver Retreats Revitalize Caregivers
Conversations about caregiver self-care often revolve around simple things, like bubble baths, time on your own to read a book, healthy food, and even just visiting the doctor’s office. Yet, many caregivers need more than this. Much of the time, the simple things just won’t cut it. This is particularly true if you’re burned out […]
Why Caregiver Support is So Elusive
There’s no denying it – caregivers need help. The role often isn’t one we can do alone, especially if we’re providing 24/7 care for a loved one with considerable needs. Even if the practical and emotional tasks seem bearable at first, caregivers start to get overwhelmed as time goes on. That’s because there isn’t enough […]