It’s All Right to Break Thanksgiving Traditions
By Cindy Connolly6 min read
When you’re too tired to pull off a big celebration, why not switch things up for you and your loved one?
5 Stress-Reducing Benefits of In-Home Care
By Cindy Connolly6 min read
Certified Care Consultant Theresa Wilbanks shares lessons for coping learned through her personal care journey with her dad.
How to Avoid Getting Mired in Caregiver Guilt
By Cindy Connolly6 min read
The geropsychologist who founded Dementia Careblazers says it’s your thinking about a situation, rather than the situation itself, that makes the difference.
10 Tips to Stave Off Caregiving-Related Social Isolation
By Cindy Connolly7 min read
A host of health benefits come from maintaining meaningful connections.
Beyond Words: Nonverbal Cues and Dementia
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
As word skills decline, caregivers must rely more on what’s unspoken to communicate with their loved ones.
When Your Loved One Needs a Patient Advocate
By Cindy Connolly6 min read
Two experts in this helping field discuss what you can do as a caregiver and how independent advocates can step in when you’re overwhelmed.
How to Comfort a Loved One Who Has Moved In
By Cindy Connolly5 min read
For an older adult, feeling secure in a new home goes beyond safety modifications.
Memory Loss After Stroke: What to Know to Help Your Loved One
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
Vascular dementia brought on by stroke causes symptoms that are similar to Alzheimer’s, so it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis.
Time Seems to Go Faster When You’re Having Fun, but Can It Also Expand?
By Cindy Connolly3 min read
When you’re positively focused on the moment, you might get the sense that there’s more time to meet your own needs.
5 Tips for Navigating Mother’s Day When You’re Caring for Your Mom
By Cindy Connolly5 min read
The founder of a community for women balancing eldercare, kids and career says you have to find your ‘sweet spot.’
Home Safety Modifications: Start-to-Finish Resources for Caregivers
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
From needs checklists to possible financial assistance, there is help at the tip of your fingers.
New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
By Cindy Connolly5 min read
Two psychotherapists offer suggestions to honor the year you’ve had and move forward with fresh resolve.