Tips to Help Seniors Sleep Better
Aging often causes changes in sleep patterns and habits. People who once drifted off to sleep with ease may spend hours staring at the ceiling. Those who slept through the night without fail may start[...]
Four Ways to Cope if Your Senior Has Anger Issues
Anger issues are difficult for you to deal with as a caregiver. They add another layer of stress and strain to a situation that can already be incredibly taxing for you emotionally and physically. If[...]
Tips for Storing Medicines Safely
It doesnt seem like it should take caregivers much thought to decide where to store their aging relatives medications. Just put them in a cupboard or the medicine cabinet, right? Actually, theres a bit more[...]
How to Help Your Senior Stay Nourished in Hot Weather
Getting the nutrients she needs can be tricky for your senior in hotter weather. She might not feel like eating at all and she might be dehydrated more easily than at other times of the[...]
Memory Problems and Senior Safety: Precautions to Take
Memory issues related to Alzheimer’s disease or to other cognitive changes are heartbreaking to deal with as a caregiver. Your once self-sufficient senior now relies on you in ways you might never have expected. This situation also[...]
Are You Checked out of Your Relationship because Youre a Caregiver?
Relationships can be difficult enough, but when you add caregiving to the mix, they can be even more complicated. Your significant other probably understands your need to be a caregiver, and that support is invaluable.[...]
