The Bible is powerful for Christian caregivers. The verses are a reminder that you’re not alone in this, that God will strengthen you and that there is purpose in what you’re doing. This theme was very clear in our previous post on Bible verses for caregiving. In it, we highlighted verses about honoring our parents, […]
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Powerful Ways to Promote Bedroom Safety for Seniors
It goes without saying – safety is important. It becomes even more crucial as people age. Physical and mental declines increase the risk of accidents, even for seniors who are doing well in other areas. Safety conversations often focus on the bathroom and the kitchen, as these are high risk environments. Bedroom safety for seniors […]
Should You Include Dementia Patients in Family Celebrations?
The holidays are an important time for families to come together, to connect, and to celebrate. Many of us have years and years of family holidays together, including plenty of traditions and moments that matter. Dementia makes things much more complicated. What do you do when a loved one also suffers from dementia? Do you […]
Caregiving with God – How We Can Use Our Faith Well
There are many intersections between faith and caregiving. Certainly, providing care can be an act of giving and faith, the type of gift we are called to give in the Bible. Plus, many caregivers are strong Christians. Their faith is a core part of who they are (even if it feels a bit shaky at […]
How Home Care Services Can Enhance An Elderly Adult’s Mental Health
Conversations about aging often focus on physical health. Yet, that’s only one part of the equation. Mental health is incredibly important too, especially as a person’s mental health has many impacts on their physical health. Thankfully, many services can support both physical and mental health, helping to improve a senior’s overall wellbeing. Today, we’re interested […]
Disposable Briefs vs Incontinence Liners for Seniors
Our discussions on incontinence have highlighted various products and techniques to help families manage incontinence well and respectfully (even for dementia patients). The topic can be tricky at times. There’s the embarrassment factor, plus the fact that incontinence products vary a lot in their styles and how well they work. Today, we’re looking at one […]