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.
Advice for Caregivers
4 Ways Cooking Can Keep Your Older Loved One Engaged
By Ashlee Cordell4 min read
Preparing food can have physical, psychological and social benefits.
Tips for Successful Family Meetings
By Lauri Scharf5 min read
When the topic is an older parent’s care, it’s important to plan ahead for a focused and clear-headed discussion.
Steps to Guard Against Dementia-Related Wandering
By Cathy Franz3 min read
Spring weather increases the risk of this behavior but you can help prevent it by taking safety measures.
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.
What to Know as a Family Caregiver to an Older Male
By Julie Hayes5 min read
It’s important to understand the particular challenges that men may face as they age.
Tips to Assist Your Loved One with Daily Dressing and Grooming
By Julie Hayes4 min read
Personal care routines are central to an older adult’s well-being, happiness and independence.
Dos and Don’ts of Caring for an Older Adult with Mental Illness
By Kerstin Yoder4 min read
Mental health changes are not a “normal part of aging” so it’s important to recognize and address the symptoms.
3 Ways to Evaluate Your Loved One’s Wellness When You Visit
By Julie Hayes5 min read
You can get a good read on an older adult’s health issues by asking yourself key questions.
The RAISE Family Caregivers Act: What’s It All About?
By Sarah Nicolay4 min read
This national plan aims to help family caregivers address daily challenges.
4 Tips to Balance Caregiving and Relationships
By Julie Hayes5 min read
It’s vital to your well-being to strengthen the other important bonds in your life.
5 Ways to Move Past Caregiver Denial
By The Editors2 min read
It’s not easy to accept that a loved one is dealing with dementia. From educating yourself to hiring respite care, here is how to come to terms with a difficult diagnosis.
