The term role reversal often comes up when talking about caregiving. It’s a logical idea, right? Suddenly you’re the one telling your parents what they need to do, trying to cajole them into a doctor’s visit, or even helping them out in the bathroom. How do you cope with this role reversal when caring for […]
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6 Ways to Have a Relaxing Spa Day at Home
Our bodies need time to relax and rejuvenate, especially after a long week. This is even more true for caregivers, whose lives can be intense and sometimes quite overwhelming. One of the best options is spa time, but the biggest limitation of a spa moment is that they’re expensive. Even if you could afford a […]
Challenges and Tips for Caring for Elderly Grandparents
Most discussions on family caregiving talk about adult children supporting aging parents or one spouse supporting the other. Yet, these aren’t the only patterns. Sometimes grandchildren are caring for elderly grandparents instead. This may happen because there’s a considerable rift between the senior and their adult child. Other times, the grandchild may live nearer or […]
The Best Responses When Aging Parents Expect Too Much
It’s never easy when aging parents expect too much. So, how can you support them without burning out yourself?
4 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Senior Caregiving
There are so many businesses where artificial intelligence, or AI, is making real changes to the way that we live and the things that are possible. In fact, AI is becoming this huge hidden revolution, one that offers better quality of life and more efficiency. Now, when you think of AI, you’ll probably think of […]
What to Do When Your Elderly Mother Wants Constant Attention
It’s never fun when your elderly mother wants constant attention. Should you try to meet her wishes or is it time to pull back?