Caregivers, Travel, and Family Holidays
Wanderlust. The itch to travel to far-flung lands and see people and vistas we never thought possible. While France may be a hot ticket for holiday travel worldwide, a person who spends their days as a full-time caregiver is happy just to get to the neighbor’s house for supper on any given Sunday. If you […]
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
It’s hard to accept help. Or maybe it’s hard to accept we need help. Either way, the outcome is the same – caregiver burnout is real and affects everyone involved in caregiving. More than one in five Americans are providing care to an adult or child with special needs. Many of those people provide care […]
Options in Private Home Care Services
Home is where they want to be. We hear it repeatedly from aging seniors and who can blame them? Home is familiar and comfortable, and – it seems as far as they’re concerned – it is up to us to make it safe. With private home care services, it is possible to stay home longer. […]
Respite Care: You Deserve a Break
Have you ever met a primary caregiver who could use a break? Or rather, have you ever met one who didn’t need some time away? A respite from day-to-day responsibilities, particularly when caring for an aging parent or disabled spouse, can feel like an unrealistic option for a primary caregiver. For example, the unique situation […]
Dementia: Helpful Hints for Daily Life
When someone we love is diagnosed with dementia, we are all living with dementia. It can be a scary and confusing time as everyone learns to adjust. You may want to learn all you can about the disease and what to expect. But most of all, you want to discover how to live with dementia […]
Summer Nutrition for Seniors
There is no getting around it – it is HOT here in Florida. Nutrition and hydration are an important focus for everyone, particularly for seniors. Fresh, healthy food can be expensive but good menu planning can make eating right affordable. Not sure what food to prepare to help beat the heat? Keeping healthy snacks on […]
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month: Using the Past to Heal the Present
Occupational Therapy is more than just a profession – it’s a passion! Just ask your favorite OT. They will tell you the value of occupational therapy services and how they help people each and every day. If you have been injured, chances are you can thank an occupational therapist for your recovery! Everyday activities are […]
3 Reasons Estate Planning is Your New Favorite Topic
Is there anything better than preparing for a trip? Planning every detail of the upcoming adventure, filling your daily routine with new locations, and booking excursions to do new things with people you’ve never met? Not to mention packing enough clothes for a month even though you are only leaving for a week. We spend […]
Uncomfortable Conversations? 3 Tips for Kind, Compassionate Talks
We call them “uncomfortable conversations” for a reason. Usually, the reason they are uncomfortable is because we want or need a particular outcome, and we are prepared to drag the other person to the same conclusion. If you are preparing for an uncomfortable conversation about senior living options with your aging parent, you want to […]
You are Not Alone: Senior Resources You Can Count On
The matters of aging can be complicated. The good news? You don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you are a senior currently navigating challenges of health and living options or an adult reluctantly approaching their golden years, take heart in the wealth of available resources ready to help you. As professionals in senior […]