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 […]
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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 […]
Ways to Reduce Caregiver Holiday Stress and Enjoy the Season
It’s surprisingly easy to push caregiver holiday stress aside. Some of us have the idea that the holidays are stressful for everyone, so we have no right to complain. But, that’s simply not true. The holidays are harder for caregivers than for many other people, as you have so much on your shoulders. Some caregivers […]
Why I Refuse To Be My Mother’s Caregiver
I refuse to be my mother’s caregiver. There, I’ve said it. It might be a shocking idea, as we’re taught to love and honor our parents. There’s also this assumption that we will step up and be caregivers. Who else is going to do it? For that matter, I’m a Christian woman and I love […]