Fridge and Freezer Clean Out – Three Things to Tackle First
Have you looked in your parents’ fridge lately? Many people have disorderly fridges with that disgusting science experiment growing in a forgotten container. If your mom and dad are not the type to pay attention[...]
Talking to Your Parent About Breast Cancer Treatment Options
Talking about cancer treatment many not be something that you ever want to consider when caring for your aging loved one. Being honest about this issue, however, is an important part of making sure that[...]
Three Ways to Help Calm Your Dad When Alzheimer’s is Stressing Him
Alzheimer’s is a stressful disease. Your dad is going to feel irritable and frustrated as his brain function declines. He’s going to struggle to concentrate during conversations and when trying to complete activities. When the[...]
Talking to Your Parent about Mental Illness
October 1 through 7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. As a family caregiver, this is your ideal opportunity to talk to your aging parent about the realities of mental illness. You may wish to bring[...]
How to Protect Your Parent from Listeriosis
You've probably turned on the news and heard about foods being recalled because of listeria. Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a form of food poisoning. Listeriosis primarily affects groups of[...]
Tips for Helping a Senior with Swallowing Challenges Avoid Malnutrition
Malnutrition can put your aging parent at risk for a wide variety of serious complications. As a family caregiver it is important that you understand not just the risks that your aging parent can face[...]
