Tuesday Tips for Caregivers: Keeping Track of Your Loved One’s Medications

by Admin | Jul 12, 2021 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Home Safety, Alzheimer's Medications & Treatments, Daily Life, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Keeping Track of Your Loved One’s MedicationsBeing a caregiver requires you to pay attention at different scales. Let us explain. On the one hand, you have to pay attention to the larger problems going on in your loved one’s life, like their overall health, their...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Elder Care, Dementia, and Transportation

by Admin | Jun 29, 2021 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Elder Care, Dementia, and Transportation Dementia is a term that generally refers to a loss of memory, problems with language, and reduced cognitive functioning, like problem solving and other kinds of thinking. Different types of dementia exist that impact different...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference?

by Admin | Apr 12, 2021 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Disease Facts & Information, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference? On ElderCare’s blog, we talk a lot about dementia and Alzheimer’s without really going into the differences between these two terms. In this post, we will provide definitions for Alzheimer’s and dementia, what the...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Forgetfulness: A Cause for Concern?

by Admin | Mar 24, 2021 | Aging Issues, Dementia Care, Memory Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Forgetfulness: A Cause for Concern? As we get older, our bodies and brains change. One common symptom of aging is forgetfulness. In other words, aging individuals tend to have some degree of memory loss. This is due to the natural aging process whereby our brain...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Helping Your Loved One Manage Mobility

by Admin | Feb 2, 2021 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Home Safety, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Helping Your Loved One Manage Mobility An important aspect of quality of life includes being able to do the things you love. For some, that involves being mobile, which can include walking, playing sports, and even driving around. As we age, our bodies may be unable...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ What is a Family Caregiver?

by Admin | Jan 12, 2021 | Adult Children, Aging Issues, Long Term Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

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...