The holiday season is commonly linked with joy, celebrations, and cherished moments with family and friends. However, for certain individuals, particularly seniors, the autumn and winter months can trigger seasonal…
Researchers at University of Oregon (UO) are seeking volunteers for an anonymous online survey exploring the needs of people caring for a family member with dementia. Participants may not benefit…
The Holiday season is a time of joy for many of us, and people are often at their most generous this time of year. Unfortunately, the increase in generosity often…
These tips will help you and your whole family enjoy a healthy Thanksgiving this year. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and use your imagination to bring to mind…
Prevent diabetic eye disease with these tips. Those with diabetes have their hands full when it comes to effectively managing the disease. From lifestyle changes to medication management and a…
Follow these Halloween safety tips for those with dementia to ease any fear and anxiety that may be experienced. Halloween can be so much fun for all ages! Older adults…
Fall prevention for seniors starts with an assessment of the home and some simple modifications. Senior falls are all too common, and often lead to serious injury. As a caregiver…
Self-care during Alzheimer’s isn’t as hard to obtain as you may think! In our last blog post, we talked about the importance of caregivers taking time for self-care. But trying…
There are seven types of self-care for caregivers that are crucial to maintaining a healthy life balance. On any given day, your role as family caregiver may involve helping a…
Try an elder mediator for help with difficult family dynamics. In working together to make sure the care needs of your aging parents are met, even the closest siblings can…
