A Guide For Family Caregivers
5 Tips To Help Aging Parents Helping aging parents can be challenging. Aging parents need a plan for emergencies and day to day life. They may not be able to manage their own care. Keep reading for 5 tips to help aging parents and provide stress relief to you. A great book on this subject… Continue reading Aging Parents – 5 Tips To Help
BEST 10 Amazon Products for Aging in Place Aging in place takes some coordination. There are many useful items on Amazon to help elderly loves ones and their caregivers as they age in place. Below are the BEST 10 Amazon products for aging in place that I have found to be the MOST helpful among… Continue reading Aging In Place 10 Best Products
The number of cases of aging adults being abused each year is close to 5 million. However, this number is based solely on reported cases and could be staggeringly higher. It is estimated that only 1 in 14 cases of abuse are actually reported. A helpful tool to ensure the safety of your loved one… Continue reading Abuse and Exploitation of the Aging Adults
Caring for an aging loved one with Alzheimer's symptoms is exhausting. One of the most difficult illnesses to manage at home is Alzheimer’s disease. The reasons for this are many. But one of the most difficult Alzheimer's symptoms are the unpredictable, erratic, sometimes aggressive behaviors. (Friends: The links in this post are affiliate links. The… Continue reading Alzheimer’s Symptoms: Managing Care
Caregiver Burnout: How to Manage self care. As our loved ones age, there may come a time for us to step into the role of caregiver. While we would do anything to help them, we sometimes forget to help ourselves. This can cause the phenomenon known as caregiver burnout. I recently had the pleasure of… Continue reading Caregiver Burnout: How to Manage Self Care
Caregiver Burnout-How to recognize and prevent it. Care-giving can come in many forms. A caregiver is any person that is providing support to another person. This could be physically, financially or emotionally. Many don't realize that they have inadvertently taken on this role for an aging loved ones while preforming routine check ins. Continue reading… Continue reading Caregiver Burnout- How to Recognize & Prevent it
Has your family come to a point where you recognize that it may be time to have a conversation with your loved one about their future care? This can be a very difficult and awkward conversation to have and they may be reluctant. However, it is very important that you are your loved one are… Continue reading Reluctant About Added Home Care: How to Help
As our loved ones get older, you may notice warning signs that .their ability to care for themselves and manage daily tasks to start to falter. Additionally, it doesn't mean that they won’t be able to continue living independently. Click HERE to find out more about making a plan for your Loved Ones future care.… Continue reading Warning Signs Your Love One Needs Added Care
Introducing the idea of an in home health care assistant may be a difficult conversation to have. Learn how this Family Caregiver Checklist can help you communicate with your loved one effectively and without conflict. (Friends: The links in this post are affiliate links. The Aging Authority will be compensated when you make a purchase… Continue reading Future Care: An Open Conversation
Senior Home Care: Making a plan for in home senior care. When given the option, most would prefer to stay in their own home. This is where they have made a life, have many fond memories and feel the most comfortable. Find out the four factors that will help you determine the best options for… Continue reading Senior Home Care: Making a Plan