Walking sticks, often referred to as canes, are invaluable mobility aids for seniors. They provide stability and support, helping individuals maintain their independence and confidence while navigating their daily lives. However, selecting the right walking stick for seniors isn’t as simple as choosing the first one that feels good. Instead, some thought is required to […]
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Understanding Sundowning Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Strategies for Care
One of the challenging parts of dementia care is responding to new and often stressful behaviors. These may make little sense, especially to caregivers who are figuring things out as they go, without the benefit of much caregiver education. One such phenomenon is sundowning syndrome, which is often associated with dementia, where individuals experience heightened […]
Space-Saving Strategies for Caregivers with Storage Units
Storage units are a fantastic tool for seniors and caregivers alike. They offer a place to store important items without having them clutter up the home. Such units are especially useful when a senior has recently downsized or when they’ve sold their home and moved in with you. With a storage unit, you can simply […]
The National Caregiver Events Directory: Your Ultimate Resource for Caregiver Education
It’s often said that family caregivers are thrown in the deep end. They’re suddenly faced with a new set of responsibilities that they mightn’t have expected and certainly haven’t been trained for. This includes preparing foods for specific health conditions, getting a senior to take medication, responding to incontinence accidents, providing basic wound care, assisting […]
20 TikTok Channels by Seniors from Around the World
Whoever said seniors can’t find their way around an iPhone was dead wrong. The seniors behind these entertaining TikTok channels are proof they still go it. We compiled a few TikTok channels, made by seniors or exclusively featuring them. Whether it’s life advice, humor, style, retirement living, fitness, or recipes, these channels have a little […]
ChatGPT for Family Caregivers: A Game-Changer or a Gimmick?
ChatGPT is one of many AI tools that has broken into the market. Like similar tools, it allows you to type messages to an AI that then responds based on a large amount of data. There’s enormous potential in this tool for caregivers, as it may help caregivers to quickly find information and insights in […]