Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ 6 Ways to Use Non-Verbal Communication
Communication is an essential part in enhancing the quality of life, especially for those living with dementia. Dementia creates challenges for how people understand what is being communicated to them, along with being able to express themselves to others. This...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Tips for Outdoor Activities
Caregiver Tips for Outdoor Activities As the world is continuing to deal with the changes brought about by COVID-19, many people are becoming more isolated inside their homes. Apart from the anxiety that can come with worrying about the pandemic, increased isolation,...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Adapting your Caregiving Activities
Adapting your Caregiving Activities As we navigate and adapt our lives after the outbreak of COVID-19, caregivers are faced with newfound challenges. One of these challenges involves new social distancing guidelines that may be impacting your normal caregiving...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ 10 Tips for Coping With Elder Care
Taking care of the needs of an elderly parent can be incredibly challenging. Being a caregiver takes a toll on your health, finances, marriage and family life. Whether you are a caregiver to a loved one in your home twenty-four hours a day, or you take care of someone...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ How Heart Health & Brain Health Go Together
Heart health and brain health go hand in hand. Did you know that there are some forms of heart disease associated with dementia and other kinds of cognitive impairment? Over time, the arteries carrying blood to the brain may narrow or become damaged, which can lead to...
Tuesday Tips ~ 7 Ways to Boost Your Loved One’s Morale During the Coronavirus Epidemic
Social distancing is hard on all of us and particularly hard for older adult who live in assisted living communities or who live alone. So what can you do to keep a loved one engaged and not socially isolated? Send snail mail Handwritten cards and letters are more...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ 5 Ways to Keep Calm During These Trying Times
As we all grapple with the fears brought on by the spread of the coronavirus, it is only natural to feel anxious for yourself and your loved ones, especially those who are older. And yet, anxiety brings with it a litany of other issues that can impact your health and...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ 5 Ways to Gain Cooperation from Someone with Dementia
According to the University of California’s Berkeley Wellness newsletter, “nearly all people experience some form of cognitive decline later in life.” Cognitive decline can cause memory impairment and loss of the ability to reason. This may explain why elderly parents...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ COVID-19 Five Tips for Family Caregivers
5 Tips for Caregivers During COVID-19 As our nation is acutely aware, the world is experiencing a global pandemic due to COVID-19, the latest strand of the human coronavirus. As a result of this pandemic, economies have plummeted, hygienic resources have been in high...
Covid-19 and Home Care – Keeping Your Loved One Safe
While the coronavirus outbreak poses health risks for everyone, officials have made clear that the elderly are particularly vulnerable. Seniors who are living at home are also being encouraged to limit social contacts. The measures are precautionary but will put...
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