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 ~ Unpaid Caregiving and Seeking Help

by Admin | Apr 5, 2021 | Alzheimer's Care, Caring for the Caregiver, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Unpaid Caregiving and Seeking Help In Florida, around 2.9 million people provided informal care to a family member, totaling to an estimated 2.4 billion hours of care per year.[1] According to the AARP, these unpaid hours amounts to around $31 billion. Family members...

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~ Coping with Stress During a Pandemic

by Admin | Oct 27, 2020 | Adult Children, Aging and Technology, Alzheimer's Care, COVID-19, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers~ Coping with Stress During a Pandemic The New England Journal of Medicine published an article in April describing the potential consequences the COVID-19 pandemic has for mental health.[1] In it, they describe the various social,...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Caregiving as a Spouse

by Admin | Sep 22, 2020 | Alzheimer's & Communication, Alzheimer's Care, Caring for the Caregiver, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Caregiving as a Spouse A family caregiver is anyone who provides unpaid, informal care for another person in their family. Many times, husbands or wives become family caregivers for their partners. This kind of caregiving comes with its own unique challenges. In...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Fighting Boredom: Helping Your Loved One Have Fun

by Admin | Aug 18, 2020 | Aging Issues, Dementia Care, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

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...