If you’re the caregiver for your parent (or parents), you know what a huge responsibility it is. There are many pitfalls to avoid while meeting this responsibility, so don’t make the following errors when fulfilling such an important... (Read More)
In many parts of the country, this is the time of the year when the cold settles in and spring and summer start to feel a long way off. It's time to look for ways to stay active that are enjoyable, accessible and affordable.
Remaining active... (Read More)
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)