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Four Ways to Keep Tabs on Compassion Fatigue

Compassion fatigue means that the act of being a caregiver is wearing you down. You’re literally becoming fatigued by the compassion you’ve extended to this point. It can be recoverable, if you’re paying attention to how you’re feeling. Track Your Emotions on a Chart If you’re looking for a fast way to check in with...

How to Reminisce and Remember with Seniors with Dementia

Everyone loves to share memories, but there’s something extra special about sharing and talking about memories made many years back. For seniors who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, memories are especially special because the disease robs them of the ability to hold onto short-term memories, so long-term memories become all they have. Therapy that...

How Can You Make Dressing Easier for an Older Adult?

Your older family member needs to get dressed every day. For younger people, dressing is something they probably don’t think about much beyond what they are going to wear. However, dressing can be a much bigger deal for a senior who has some trouble moving with ease. Dressing requires a great deal of bending and...

Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe from Elder Fraud

These days it seems that robocalls are just a part of daily life that we have to contend with. While it might seem easy to you and I to read through the calls and emails that are obvious scams, it’s not always so easy for seniors. They may not deal with technology enough to recognize...

Powerhouse Foods That Boost Your Immune System

Viruses occur throughout the year. In the winter, homes are closed up to keep the cold air outside. This makes it easier for germs to spread around a classroom, home, or business. Keep colds and the flu away by washing hands regularly, getting a flu shot, and eating foods that are known to boost the...

How to Tell if a Senior Has Prediabetes

Gloria, aged 78, had always been good about seeing her doctor regularly. That’s why she was surprised to learn that test results at her annual physical showed she had prediabetes. Her daughter, Ann, was surprised by this, too. However, when the two of them discussed the condition and what to do next, they realized that...

Tips for Handling Your Limitations in Your Caregiver Journey

When you recognize that your aging parent is living with challenges and limitations that might make it difficult for them to continue living independently or function effectively, you know that it is time for you to step into the role of being a family caregiver for them. If you have challenges that might stop you...