Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Caregiving and Time Management

by Admin | Oct 12, 2020 | Caring for the Caregiver, Daily Life, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Caregiving and Time Management One of the greatest challenges we all face is trying to manage our busy schedules. Whether you are working full time, caregiving for a loved one, parenting, or all of the above, you will benefit from time management skills. The challenge...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Dealing with Isolation

by Admin | Aug 8, 2020 | Caring for the Caregiver, Daily Life, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Dealing with Isolation As the world continues to struggle with the impacts of COVID-19, those most vulnerable are left with some serious challenges. One of these challenges is loneliness and isolation. Elderly populations and those with pre-existing health conditions...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Exercise is Good for Your Brain

by Admin | Jul 20, 2020 | Aging Issues, Daily Life, General Health, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Exercise is Good for the Brain In a recently published article in the prestigious journal Science, researchers at the University of Oklahoma have discovered a bodily process induced by exercise that keeps young mice’s brains healthy (Ansere and Freeman 2020).[1] This...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ 5 Ways to Gain Cooperation from Someone with Dementia

by Admin | Mar 31, 2020 | Alzheimer's Care At Home, Daily Life, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

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...

8 Tips for Helping Older Adults Stay Connected During Coronavirus Isolation

by Admin | Mar 15, 2020 | Caring for the Caregiver, COVID-19, Daily Life, Dementia Care, General Health

With the Coronavirus affecting adults over 60 at greater levels than other age groups, many older adults are electing to “self-isolate” or are actually on “lock down” at long-term care or skilled nursing communities. Social distancing and protecting the most “at...

Strategies to Ensure Safe Aging at Home

by Admin | Feb 6, 2020 | Aging and Technology, Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Care At Home, Daily Life, Dementia Care

Strategies to Ensure Safe Aging at Home Most aging individuals prefer to age in their home. This is because home is usually where we feel most comfortable. As a result, older adults want to stay in the safety of their own home even if some experience difficulty with...