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 […]
Caregiver Sibling Resentment: Why It Happens and What You Can Do
What does the phrase caregiver sibling resentment mean to you? Most of the time, it relates to times when one sibling is doing most of the caring work for aging parents. It’s a frustrating situation, where the caregiving sibling often feels overwhelmed and resentful of others. Yet, this isn’t the only way things can pattern […]
Do Dementia Patients Know They Are Dying?
Dementia is often seen as one of the most terrifying health issues one can face. Much of the reason is that people with dementia don’t just lose physical function, their mental function decreases as well. People with dementia often become shadows of their former selves, with losses in their ability to understand and engage with […]