Our society reveres youth, emphasizing the positive aspects of youth and negative aspects of old age. It can be difficult to accept our new self as we age, knowing that our youth is behind us. With changes such as the loss of a spouse, poor health and the changes of retirement, it can ...
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), a mere hour per day of mental exercise is enough to keep memory active and the mind sharp. An hour seems like a long time, but if you break it up into 20 minute brain breaks during the day, or engage your caree and do ...
Caregivers don’t tend to have a lot of time to get away on a vacation or even to a spa day, so how can you work self-care into your life to preserve your well-being? I’ve rounded up 20 easy self-care activities you can do at home that take less than 20 minutes. ...
Whether you are the caregiver or the caree, there are a lot of emotions tied to caring for someone or being the person who needs care. Understanding what you are each going through can help you both accept and move forward. Sadness: Both the caregiver and caree can experience sadness during the ...
Sometimes, as caregivers, we get so wrapped up in the task of providing care and ensuring our caree is safe, healthy and well cared for, that we don’t treat them with the respect we would normally show, particularly if they have dementia or are physically or cognitively dependent. We don’t do it intentionally, ...
Are you struggling with the frustration of always doing something for someone else and having a mile long to do list that leaves no time for fun? This can be a common frustration for caregivers, who are maintaining two households and are stretched between caring for an aging relative and their own family. ...
I don’t know about you, but the weeks are just flying by and I feel like there are never enough hours in the day. I’ll be traveling with my family in a week so I’m trying to get our travel essentials handled and keep up with caregiving content while I’m away. Self-care is ...
As we age, we don’t just go through physical changes, there are many social changes that can impact our emotional well-being. Understanding what our elderly parents are going through can help us approach the situation with empathy. Changes in Employment and Financial Status For many, our career is part of our identity. ...
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19. Let’s take a moment to honor those special men in our lives, who helped shape who we are. Our fathers teach us to be strong and caring and are the backbone of the family. It can be tough to find a way to honor dad, since they ...
When we think of elder abuse, we think of a family member or caregiver physically injuring an elderly person. But elder abuse isn’t always what we think. It can, of course, be physical, but it can also be emotional or even financial. Would you be able to recognize the signs of elder abuse if ...