What is a Family Caregiver? On ElderCare’s blog, we write a lot about the experiences of family caregivers. Today, we want to take time to define exactly what this role is. What does it mean to be a “family caregiver?” Understanding what this term means and what...
Family Caregivers: Why Won’t My Parents Listen to Me? A common experience among family caregivers is that parents will often ignore the advice of their children when it comes to receiving elder care.[1] This can be an outright refusal of care to more day-to-day...
Caregivers at Home: Prevent Back Pain and Tightness As many of us have probably transitioned to working at home, we probably find ourselves a little less mobile than before. When we sit and don’t move as much, we can experience increased pain in our lower backs as a...
Creating a Safe Environment for Your Loved One If you are caring for someone living with a degenerative neurological disorder, then it is imperative the importance of a safe and comfortable environment for your loved one. When we say “environment,” we mean their...
Fighting Boredom: Helping Your Aging Loved One Have Fun Family caregiving comes with a host of challenges that you may not expect. Many times, when you read blogs online, you encounter articles on the big challenges, like finances, health, or emotional/psychological...
Alzheimer’s Prevention: Is Alzheimer’s Possible to Avoid? Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative neurological disorder characterized by the accumulation of proteins in the brain, leading to brain cell deterioration. It is a progressive disorder that usually...
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