Caregiving can bring many positives into your life — but it’s also hard work, physically and emotionally. If you don’t take enough self-care to replenish yourself, then caregiver stress, anxiety, and depression can build. And that puts you on the path for caregiver burnout, a syndrome of mental, emotional, and…
Tai chi, a type of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help the worst physical problems of Parkinson’s disease, a study shows. Experts say it appears that tai chi might be an effective therapy for improving a person’s balance, ability to walk and move steadily. Tai…
According to a research report by the Home Safety Council, preventable home injuries are the fifth largest cause of death in the U.S., and safety researchers point to the bathroom as one of the most dangerous zones in the house. Here are five bathroom dangers to guard against that often…
As a caregiver, you are focused on your charge’s safety, finances, medical treatment, nutrition and therapy. You busy yourself with doing everything in your power to keep them comfortable. You worry about their reduced energy level, increasing fatigue, physical weakness and variable mental status. But do you know how important…
Many people are unfamiliar with what exactly home care is, and how it differs from other services. The aim of this list of questions is to help you better understand the nuances of home care, what to expect, what not to expect, etc. Have a look at the following home…
One vexing thing about Alzheimer’s, especially in the beginning, is how its effects differ from person to person. The person you’re caring for might not experience every symptom or behavioral change, and the disease’s timetable can vary. A particular Alzheimer’s stage may last years longer for one person than for…
People who care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease report experiencing more negative impacts financially, emotionally, and time-wise compared to caregivers of aging loved ones in general, according to new research unveiled today by Caring.com at the US Against Alzheimer’s/Women Against Alzheimer’s “Out of the Shadows” Summit. Among the…
Relying on home care for elderly seniors is an increasingly viable and popular elder care option, but it’s still important to make sure you understand home safety tips for seniors and your loved ones are aware of the potential dangers in one’s home and prepare accordingly. Please use the following home…
It’s no fun to lie awake worrying all the time. But if you have elderly parents or other family members living alone, that’s what you do, especially as time goes on and you know they aren’t fully able to take care of themselves anymore. Your first thought may be of…
There’s a bonanza on the Internet for those searching for their family roots. A click of a mouse can take you back in time by hundreds of years in a matter of minutes via websites designed to help you hunt down your past. Though some sites charge a fee, some…
