How Can You Manage Your Own Anxiety?
As a caregiver, anxiety is one of those emotions you might start to experience far more frequently than you ever have before. It helps to get a handle on managing it quickly. Start to Recognize What Anxiety Looks Like for You. Anxiety looks different for every person. The good news is that once you start […]
Why Might You Want to Consider a Caregiver Support Group?
Many caregivers are concerned that attending support group meetings is just a waste of time. Often they’ve never been to a meeting themselves or the meeting that they did go to wasn’t a good fit. Whether you’re new or you’ve had an off experience, you might want to reconsider going to a support group meeting […]
Should Your Senior Still Be Driving?
Driving can be a dangerous thing for your elderly family member to be doing. In fact, for some aging adults, it might be time to give up driving. Talk with Her Doctor about Health Issues. Depending on your senior’s health conditions, driving may or may not be more dangerous for her. If you’re seeing situations […]
Is There a Reason Your Senior Doesn’t Want Help?
Accepting help from other people can be very difficult for your elderly family member. It could be so difficult, in fact, that she demands more and more from you as her needs grow and change. Finding the right balance between meeting her needs and respecting her wishes might mean hiring elderly care providers. Here are […]
Do You Have an Asthma Care Plan for Your Aging Adult?
Dealing with asthma can be extremely stressful both for you and for your elderly family member. Understanding triggers, knowing what to do during an attack, and having an overall plan is vital. Learn as Much as You Can about Asthma. You might feel as if you have a handle on what asthma is and how […]
Tips for Eating Out with Diabetic Seniors
When an older adult is diagnosed with diabetes, having a meal becomes more complicated. Family caregivers sometimes worry that their aging family member is eating right for keeping their blood sugar under control. One aspect of eating that may seem overwhelming is the idea of taking a senior with diabetes out to a restaurant. But, […]
Why Is Your Senior Isolating Herself a Little More Lately?
Isolation is something that you might not notice right away with your aging adult. Gradually, she may have stopped going out as much or spending as much time with other people. Learning why she’s doing this can help you to come up with a solution for her. She’s Experienced Losses. Loss is terrible, no matter […]
How Can Your Parent Prevent High Cholesterol?
Cholesterol on its own is not a bad thing. In fact, it is essential to the functioning of the body. Your body produces this waxy substance naturally in order to aid in the production of cells. When there is too much cholesterol in the blood, however, it can lead to problems. Excessive cholesterol in the […]
How Can You Plan Simple, Fun Activities for an Aging Adult in Your Life?
Activities help to occupy your senior’s brain and fill her days with something that’s meaningful for her. you might want to consider trying different activities for each day by using a theme. Experiment to find what works for your senior. Keep Your Ideas Simple. The simplest ideas are usually the best ideas. If you’re trying […]
What Can You Do to Make Your Senior’s Move Less Stressful?
Moving is never easy, but it can be even more complicated when you’re helping your senior to move. Here are some things you can do to help reduce those stress levels for everyone. Figure out What Can Be Donated or Given Away. Odds are very good that if your elderly family member is moving, she’s […]
