How to Help Your Senior Mom Through the “Holiday Blues”

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://cottageassistedliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/How_to_Help_Your_Senior_Mom_Through_the_Holiday_Blues.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] While the winter holidays are meant to be a time filled with loved ones and happiness, for some people, this season can cause intense feelings of sadness and even depressive … Read more

Unhealthy Eating Could Be Behind Mom’s “Senior Moments”

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] As the primary caregiver of an elderly parent, there comes a moment that makes your heart pound in fear: The first time you notice Mom or Dad forget something they should remember. They may forget the name of a child or grandchild, that they … Read more

Mom’s Restlessness or Bizarre Behavior Could Be Sundowners

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://cottageassistedliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Moms_Restlessness_or_Bizarre_Behavior_Could_Be_Sundowners.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] When you’re responsible for caring for your mother, you often find that there are a lot of things to consider that you hadn’t really thought of before.  For instance, many … Read more