Four Suggestions for Identifying and Managing Pain Triggers
Pain can be absolutely debilitating for your aging family member. Knowing and understanding her pain triggers can help.
Five Ways to Make Respite Time Easier
Respite time, although necessary, can be a little difficult for you as a caregiver. These tips can make it a little easier to manage.
Are You Stressed out and You Don’t Know It?
How can you tell that you’re more affected by stress than you realize?
Is it Asthma or Allergies?
Asthma and allergies can both be triggered by the same things. They might be brought on by pollen, pet dander, or dust mites. In truth, a person can suffer from both asthma and allergies.
Why Hiring Elderly Care Providers is Smart
Your health and wellness as a family caregiver are not only important to you, but to your aging parent as well.
Why Does My Aging Relative Fight Me on Washing Hair?
Family caregivers have a lot of responsibility in making sure their aging loved ones are safe, clean and healthy.
What Depression Might Look Like for Your Senior
Excerpt: When you can spot depression early enough, you can work with your senior and her medical team to find a solution.
Why Should Every Family Caregiver Have Contacts Within a Support Group?
There’s no hiding it. Being a family caregiver is hard. It’s rough emotionally, and it can also wear at you physically. Your friends may not understand. Your family will, but they may spend just as much time venting as you do. Have you looked into a support group?
February is National Library Lovers Month
Most people think of Valentine’s Day during the month of February but for those who love the library, they feel right at home with National Library Lovers Month. Elderly adults and family caregivers often ignore their local library as an excellent resource for seniors.
Can Exercise Benefit a Senior with Arthritis?
Arthritis is one of the most common health issues affecting elderly adults throughout the United States. There are millions coping with the pain, stiffness, loss of range of motion, and limited flexibility associated with arthritis.
