We aren’t born knowing how to communicate with a person with dementia but we can learn. Improving your communication skills will help make caregiving less stressful and will likely improve the quality
Tips for a Safe Senior Living Environment
Seniors are more prone to safety hazards at home due to low vision, falls and improper furniture choices. Make sure you or your senior loved ones are equipped with the following tips on designing a sa
An Alternative for Respite (Adult Day Care)
Since the downturn of the economy, costs for health care have been on the rise. According to a 2011 market survey of long-term care costs, the national average daily rate for a private room in a nursi
New Survey Discusses Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Family Caregivers
–Besides their loved one’s health and physical decline, losing the ability to communicate frightens all caregivers the most, according to new survey announced by the National Family Caregivers Associ
Elderly Consumer Guide to Asbestos Exposure
Many Americans understand asbestos is dangerous, but few are aware that previous asbestos exposure occurrences have impacted a significant portion of today’s senior citizens with asbestos-related dise
Millions Now Manage Aging Parents’ Care From Afar
AP – Lynn Feinberg, a caregiver expert at AARP, works in her office on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 in Washington. … By MATT SEDENSKY, Associated Press – Thu Jan 26, 5:02 pm&n
Tips for Planning a Family Caregiving Meeting
If your family is like most, you don’t all live in the same city – or maybe not even within a day’s drive of one another! You’re here and there, with jobs, families and responsibilities. R
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Approximately 10 million individuals are caring for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or another dementia. Although memory loss is the most common symptom, others include confusion, lack of orien
Healthy Aging for Caregivers
If you’re a caregiver and have problems sleeping, notice your moods vary or that your anxiety is a bit high…..you may not be getting enough exercise! Regular exercise doesn’t just improve your f
Say Goodbye to Caregiver Guilt
The daily stress a caregiver endures can be devastating, especially if you’re considered to be the primary caregiver in the family and have limited time due to your job and/or other familial responsib