As a caregiver one area that I am hyper sensitive about is customer service for the elderly. Here is an example I have run into while caring for my mother. We were at a restaurant and the hostess took
Caregiver Advice Sheet – Washing & Bathing
For most adults, washing is a personal and private activity. When you are helping someone with dementia to wash, it is important to be sensitive and tactful and to respect their dignity. A few simple
Ten Tips for Communicating with Persons with Dementia
We aren’t born knowing how to communicate with persons with dementia but we can learn.
Improving your communication skills will help make caregiving to persons with dementia less stressful. It will ev
Planning a Doctor Visit
So your planning a trip to the doctor, perhaps you are not looking forward to the visit. Here are some tips to help you help yourself while visiting the doctor. First of all, it can be ver
Seniors and Driving: The Importance of Having Early and Frequent Conversations With Senior Loved Ones
The U.S. population aged 65 and older is estimated to increase from 47 million in 2015 to 72 million in 2030, according to U.S. Census data, meaning more senior drivers will be on the roads. This also
Safety First: Creating a Secure Environment for Seniors
Photo by Christian Bowen on Unsplash Understanding the Unique Safety Needs of Seniors As seniors age, their safety needs may change. It is important to understand and address these unique needs to cre
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