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...
Taking Breaks: Learning When to Relax The role of family caregiving is a lot of work. Most people who become family caregivers have no prior experience caregiving. The time it takes to get the hang of caregiving and making the best decisions can often be difficult and...
Sleep and Alzheimer’s Recently, NPR has published an article summarizing the latest advancements of Alzheimer’s research. While there are many dimensions to this field, one dimension focuses on predictors of Alzheimer’s. One of these predictors is sleep, or lack...
Heart health and brain health go hand in hand. Did you know that there are some forms of heart disease associated with dementia and other kinds of cognitive impairment? Over time, the arteries carrying blood to the brain may narrow or become damaged, which can lead to...
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,...
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