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Jul 1, 2019
Caregiving and Simple Pleasures
Senior Care & Aging

There’s something about summertime and the longer days and warmer temperatures that lead to thinking of life’s simple pleasure. A simple pleasure is just that: something done routinely, not extravagantly, that brings an individual peace and happiness. ...
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Jul 1, 2019
He Said, She Said: Gender Differences in Caregiving
Essential Caregiver Skills

By Brenda Avadian, MA, The Caregiver’s Voice Not everyone has the same approach to caregiving. The differences are notable between men and women, sons and daughters, husbands and wives. Are these differences as simple as the old adage that men don’t ask ...
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Jul 1, 2019
Are You Ready to Age in Place?
Senior Care & Aging

What does it mean to “age in place?” The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging in place as, “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability ...
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May 30, 2019
Millennials and Caregiving
Senior Care & Aging

When we think of family caregivers, we might picture a Baby Boomer. That is, someone who would be between the ages of 55-73, approximately. While there are certainly many people providing family care, the increasingly larger demographic is millennials. Who ...
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May 30, 2019
Could Your Next Eye Exam Point to Alzheimer’s Disease?
Senior Care & Aging

One of the scariest parts of Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain illness, is how it can go undetected or misdiagnosed for a long time before symptoms worsen. However, a new study has found that changes in the eyes might be an indicator of getting ...
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May 30, 2019
Self-Care During Caregiving
Coping and Caregiving

By Lisa J. Shultz I’ve learned firsthand how important it is to take care of yourself when caring for a loved one. At age 86, my mom fell and broke her hip. After a hip replacement and five weeks in rehab, she returned home. She had been independent prior ...
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Apr 25, 2019
Taking Risks Can Be Empowering
Senior Care & Aging

“ We want autonomy for ourselves and safety for those we love. That remains the main problem and paradox for the frail. Many of the things that we want for those we care about are things that we would adamantly oppose for ourselves because they would ...
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Apr 25, 2019
The Importance of Medication Reminders
Essential Caregiver Skills

Non-medical home care often includes the service of “medication reminders” for people who have prescription medicines to take. It might seem odd that someone needs a reminder when there are pill boxes with the days of the week and more, but it’s an ...
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Apr 25, 2019
The Gift of Sharing Your Wishes and Getting Your Affairs in Order
Senior Care & Aging

As a family caregiver to both of my parents, I have learned the importance of communication. When you can openly discuss wishes, preferences, or future plans, it can take a burden off of you as a caregiver and allow your loved one to feel that they still ...
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