The Top Three Obstacles Family Caregivers Encounter

Taking care of your aging parents is a tremendously rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided for you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to do the same. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to an entire new level. Having said that, […]

The Emotional Side of Caring for an Aging Parent

As a family member caring for a loved one, you’re the rock of your family: cool, composed, and in control. No matter what the circumstances, you retain the feeling of peace and comfort your family member requires– supportive, never wavering, and always strong. Right? If this describes the image you’ve created for yourself, it is […]

Respite Care Services Help Family Caregivers Recharge

What does a typical day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many individuals, it begins before sunrise, assisting an older loved one who may have issues sleeping throughout the night and is in need of help, or at least somebody to talk to. From there, the day may be a bustle of […]

Top Tips to Combat Caregiver Stress When Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

There is really no such thing as a “regular day” in the life of someone with dementia – or, for the person caring for them. The individual may unexpectedly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to sullen, angry, and aggressive. They could become stuck in tearful repetitions of asking to go “home.” They might […]

Feeling Overwhelmed? Best Advice for Family Caregivers

Serving as a family caregiver for an elder loved one is truly an act of love. And even though it may certainly be rewarding, it may also quickly become overwhelming, as a result of: The physical difficulties of a chronic health problem The cognitive challenges of Alzheimer’s disease Feeling helpless and not able to fix […]