Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Forgetfulness: A Cause for Concern?
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
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?
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...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Why Won’t My Parents Listen to Me?
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...
Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Prevent Back Pain and Tightness
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...Best Alzheimer’s Blog 2020
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