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
Caregiving comes with some hidden aspects, ones that make life more complicated and are important to explore. Today, we talk about some of these areas.
The Keto Diet for Seniors: Is it Safe and Effective?
The keto diet is a popular way to lose weight and perhaps improve your health. But, what about the keto diet for seniors? Is this a safe approach?
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
Caregiver support is essential for ensuring caregivers can cope and don’t burn out. But, why is it so difficult to find? How can you make things better?
Caregiver Sibling Resentment: Why It Happens and What You Can Do
Caregiver sibling resentment is a common issue for many families. So, are there any solutions? What makes the situation easier?