“Why is Grandma acting so strange? She doesn't remember my name." It may be scary and confusing for a child to see his or her grandparents acting strangely at the onset and progression of dementia. While the senior needs as much assistance as possible, it is also very important to help grandchildren understand what the condition is all about, wh...

The outside temperature is increasing and the days are getting longer, which sends more and more of us outside to enjoy the nice weather. Seniors especially find a reprieve from the cold and chilly days of winter in the summer, and caregivers are all too happy to bring more activities outside so everyone can enjoy the day.Hot Weather and Food: ...

Summer brings along longer days and endless warmth, a welcome change from the frigid air of the winter months that finds a way to penetrate even the deepest layers. For seniors who get cold more easily due to thinning skin, low blood pressure, and various other conditions, summer offers a break from constant shivering. Not only that, but it also op...

Caregivers play an important role in identifying the symptoms of diseases that commonly affect the elderly. One such disease is Parkinson’s, which has an average age of onset of 60. While there is no cure for Parkinson’s, diagnosing it early allows those with Parkinson’s to begin treatment that helps control their symptoms and improve their q...

It’s estimated that one in every ten people over the age of 65 have anemia, and the older someone gets, the more common anemia becomes. If left untreated, anemia can cause severe symptoms such as shortness of breath and extreme fatigue, making the caregiver’s role in identifying anemia symptoms all the more important.Let’s delve deeper in...

Vitamin D is an essential vitamin for promoting a healthy body and immune system. While there are multiple sources of Vitamin D, it’s still very common for some people (especially seniors) to still suffer from deficiencies, which can have a negative impact on their health.Vitamin D plays an essential role in bone health and immunity, and as s...

The benefits provided by a caregiver to a senior cannot be denied or understated. In addition to assisting with personal care and assistance with medication reminders, meal preparation, dressing and grooming, a caregiver is also a companion for a senior who may otherwise suffer from minimal social contact. (more…)...

As much as we may wish to prolong it, there comes a time when senior loved ones struggle with caring for themselves the way they used to. This may mean that their hygiene has begun to slip away, they struggle to feed and hydrate themselves or they begin developing memory issues. In these instances, it may be time to consider hiring a caregiver to a...

Singing is a powerful tool that can immediately transport you to another time and place. How many times have you sung a song only to remember a moment, even from many years ago, recalling everything that happened in perfect clarity?These benefits are especially appealing for dementia patients, with numerous caregivers noticing how singing impro...

While being a caregiver can be immensely rewarding as you get to spend time with a loved one and provide them the care you know they deserve, that does not mean that it comes without its stress. (more…)...