Being a caregiver can be taxing, but looking after someone with cancer comes with its own special challenges. Take a look below at some tips to help you meet them. Eating Talk to your loved one’s healthcare practitioners about what any... (Read More)

Germs — they seem to be everywhere during the winter months! There are not actually more germs during colder weather of course. It's just that we're confined indoors, often with other people, which can help germs pass easily from one person to... (Read More)

It’s never easy to ask for help – but there’s absolutely no shame in it. Below are just some of the ways to streamline that process: Make a list If you’re going to ask someone (or several people) to assist with caregiving, you have... (Read More)

There is so much to see and so many places to go! Travel holds the promise of adventure. It is exciting, but traveling can also be stressful, especially for older adults. Still just because you’re older doesn’t mean you should feel confined to... (Read More)

There’s probably not a caregiver out there who hasn’t dealt with – or at least heard of – burnout. And it’s more than just a set of uncomfortable symptoms; burnout can seriously compromise your health as well as your ability to look... (Read More)

There’s no doubt we’re living in the age of technology. The millennial generation has enjoyed access to smartphones from an early age and has never had to do homework without the aid of the Internet. Older folks, long thought to be averse to... (Read More)

If you care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you know you’ve got your work cut out for you. Maybe you don’t want to see the same symptoms in yourself someday. Or maybe want to spare your friends and family from performing the same... (Read More)

What are some of the things you worry about? Would you say your stress level contributes to the amount you worry about certain things? You certainly aren’t alone. One of the biggest challenges older adults face is managing stress. This can be a... (Read More)

Old habits can be hard to break. One of the hardest can be lowering your salt intake. It’s all too easy to get used to the current salt content of food (and even drinks, condiments and sauces) without even noticing it. However, if your caree... (Read More)

No one wants to stress over what they will be eating during the week. But going to the grocery store with a plan in mind — and a list in hand — can help ensure you buy foods with the best nutritional value for your money. Here are some tips... (Read More)