Caregiving

Seniors looking for a pet companion have many options to choose from. While each type of pet has its own unique benefits, some are better suited for older adults than others.

As a caregiver, you must take care of yourself first. If you are stressed and burnt out, you are not going to be any help to anyone. Keeping a positive outlook is a great place to start.

Keeping healthy in the winter can already be a challenge for seniors, but catching a cold or the flu can be devastating. Older people are at higher risk for complications from the flu.

We want our loved ones to receive the care they need and know they are safe and in good hands. It can be difficult if they are in the care of a stranger.

Keeping seniors independent as long as possible is better for everyone. It helps them keep active and maintain both physical and mental health.

While it’s perfectly natural that some aspects of daily life will be more challenging, there is still plenty they can do.

There are things you can do to feel better about your caregiving situation, relieve the guilt, and still make sure your loved one gets the best care. But, you must take care of yourself, too.

It is a difficult place to be in to see your parents aging and starting to fail. As we switch roles between parent and child, we become the caregiver. This is often difficult for both of us.

Caring for a loved one who is advancing in age comes with challenges, but if they are also living with a disability, it can be very taxing. You want them to be comfortable and cared for.

When our roles in the family dynamic change and we become the caregivers, there are bound to be mistakes. But here are a few tips to make the transition easier.