If you’re providing comfort and care for an aging or ailing loved one, it’s likely you stepped into a caregiver without any formal training. Yet, you saw the need and willingly came forward to fulfill it.
While you may not have envisioned yourself...
6 Connections Family Caregivers Can Add to Their Network of Support
It’s no secret family caregiving is a demanding job. Often times, family caregivers carry the weight of the world on their shoulders, attempting to balance all tasks and needs by themselves. But establishing a support system can set you up for...
5 Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
As we age, our metabolism tends to slow down, making it harder to maintain a healthy diet.
While physical activity can curb some changes to our bodies, it’s also important to be mindful of what we consume, especially as we get older.
For a list of...
5 Steps to Prevent Caregiver Burnout From the Start of Your Care Journey
As a family caregiver, your top priority is the health and happiness of your loved one.
While you should feel proud of the comfort and care you provide, it’s possible you’re too overwhelmed with responsibilities to recognize the signs and symptoms...
5 Simple Exercises for Seniors to Remain Active
While staying active helps seniors look and feel their best, regular exercise can also prevent health complications later in life.
By improving balance, endurance, flexibility and strength, seniors can stay healthier longer. However, factors like...
5 Ways Family Caregivers Can Combat Senior Loneliness During Social Isolation
As the coronavirus continues, many seniors are forced to distance themselves from close family members and friends, as they’re at higher risk for developing serious health complications.
With this comes a series of challenges for seniors who may...
7 Activities for Seniors During Social Isolation
Over that past few weeks, we’ve been completely overwhelmed with news about the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us feel like there’s no escape from the new reports, constantly updated numbers and recommended precautions.
One of the toughest pills to...
5 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
While caring for an aging or ailing loved one is often rewarding, it can also be overwhelming, especially if you feel that you have little control.
Given your current situation, you may struggle to find balance when it comes to caring, working and...
5 Ways to Stay Connected to a Senior Loved One During Trying Times
As we face the uncertainty of the days, weeks and months ahead, keeping distance from others during times of stress can feel isolating.
For seniors, this news can be especially unsettling if living alone or in a nursing home away from close family...
Caring for the Elderly: What Family Caregivers Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As a family caregiver, your top priority is the health and happiness of your loved one. With this, comes a myriad of responsibilities—some of which you can and can’t control.
When dealing with an uncontrollable situation, like the current,...
Understanding the Challenges, Responsibilities and Opportunities That Come With Family Caregiving [Free Resource]
Family caregiving takes on many faces. Some people are preparing to care for a loved one for the first time, with others care for extended periods of time. Some split responsibilities among family members, while others take on the majority of the...
