by Lana Barrett | Mar 19, 2019 | Advice for Caregivers, Senior Health Care
As we age, normal changes in our bodies and brains can make it more difficult to get out and participate in social activities. But social interaction is important. Participating in different social activities with peers can help your senior mom to live a longer,...
by Michelle Kelley | Feb 7, 2019 | Advice for Caregivers, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Senior Care Resources, Senior Health Care
Sometimes, dementia or other health issues can stand in the way of your senior loved one getting the best care possible. If Mom is experiencing the early stages of dementia or has other health issues that are limiting her ability to rationalize, travel, move around...
by Leslie Carter | Jan 23, 2019 | Advice for Caregivers, Senior Living
When it comes to communicating with a senior loved one who is hearing-impaired, It can feel like a challenge sometimes. If you’re struggling to communicate well with your senior mom because of a hearing issue, there are a few things you can change to help both of you...
by Michelle Kelley | Jan 15, 2019 | Advice for Caregivers, Alzheimer's and Dementia
Being able to communicate with each other is one of the greatest gifts we have as human beings. Your senior loved one may have a disability or a disease that causes them to communicate a little differently, but that doesn’t mean that the two of you can’t communicating...
by Selena Jackson | Dec 11, 2018 | Advice for Caregivers, Senior Care Resources
As our senior parents age, they may begin to depend on close friends and family members for care and help with basic needs. Often times when this stage of life happens, conflict can arise between family members, especially between siblings. Taking care of an aging...
by Glenda Beavers | Nov 19, 2018 | Advice for Caregivers
Caring for an aging loved one can be tough work. You have responsibilities as a caregiver, for certain, and at times there can be some friction between your parent’s wishes and what you might think is best. Juggling it all is a tricky task, and while getting bogged...
