Simple Changes in Your Holiday Routine Can Ease Stress
By Lauri Scharf5 min read
Follow these tips for caregivers and families to have a more peaceful celebration.
Aging
Aging is part of life, but it doesn’t have to be discouraging. Embrace aging as a reflection of all the wisdom you’ve accumulated over the years, and look ahead with excitement and joy.
Millennial Caregivers Are Navigating Uncharted Waters
By Julie Hayes5 min read
Young adults face a host of modern challenges as they take on their loved ones’ care.
Why It’s Hard to Acknowledge Your Loved One Needs Help
By Lisa Weitzman5 min read
You may be afraid to take on your loved one’s care as they age, but acceptance paves the way to solutions.
A Caregiver’s Guide to the Holidays
By Therese Borchard5 min read
These eight tips will help make the holiday season a happier, simpler season for all.
5 Tips To Help Seniors Declutter
By Olivia Abel4 min read
Aging in place is easier for the elderly, and their caregivers, when the home is clutter-free.
How Building Dollhouses Helped One Man Cope with Parkinson’s Disease
By Hilary Ribons1 min read
When Barry Roberson received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and progressive supranuclear palsy, he was told he had four years to live. Grappling with the news, he took to the hills behind his house to pray… and received an answer that he never could’ve anticipated: “Build dollhouses.”
Techniques To Cut Down on Messy Eating for People with Alzheimer’s
By Ashley Lateef2 min read
Easy-to-handle foods and utensils can make mealtime easier.
9 Tips to Prevent Dehydration in a Loved One with Dementia
By Ashley Lateef2 min read
A variety of beverages, and even fruit, can replenish fluids.
When Someone with Alzheimer’s Repeatedly Wants the Same Food
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
It’s okay to indulge a preference for one particular food if the overall diet is balanced.
5 Ways to Help Someone with Chewing and Swallowing Problems When They Eat
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
Gentle coaching and foods that are more easily consumed can improve results.
Tips to Cope with the Financial Toll of Alzheimer’s Care
By Ashley Lateef4 min read
From family resources to untapped benefits, there are ways to ease the burden.
How to Choose Safe Foods for Someone Who Can’t Swallow
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
If your loved one is at risk of choking, careful food selection is necessary.
