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Jul 27, 2020
Caregiving Today: New AARP Report
Senior Care & Aging

AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving have partnered again to create, “Caregiving in the U.S. 2020” report. It’s interesting to take a look at the numbers and see if you might be able to relate, or to give insight into the trends that you—as a ...
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Jul 27, 2020
A Return to Old Hobbies
Essential Caregiver Skills

As lives were altered in the spring of 2020 as a result of the global pandemic, people turned to…baking bread. Yes, and this wasn’t the only pastime to make a resurgence during more time spent at home instead of socializing, dining out, traveling, or ...
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Jul 27, 2020
Pet Safety Guide: Caring for Pets in Your Golden Years
Senior Care & Aging

Having a pet can bring immeasurable joy to the life of an individual or a family. However, that happiness can be lessened if the pet owner is not aware of all appropriate safety considerations. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 49% of American ...
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Jun 25, 2020
Is That Grief You're Feeling?
Senior Care & Aging

When someone says, “grief” the first thought might be that someone has died. Yet experts tell us that grief can happen for all kinds of loss and this past spring has led to a lot of change in everyone’s life and therefore loss for people across the globe. ...
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Jun 25, 2020
Need a Little Inspiration?
Coping and Caregiving

Social media can be a place to share information, to promote an idea or a business, to connect with old friends and find support from new ones. We are regularly creating bits of inspiration for caregivers and their families, imagining a knowing smile or ...
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Jun 25, 2020
Meaningful v. Meaningless Activity
Essential Caregiver Skills

We often talk of “meaningful” engagement or “meaningful” activity as if there is just one type of meaning. The truth is that what is meaningful to one person may not be so to another when they need assistance with their daily activities. Let’s take a look ...
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May 26, 2020
Dementia and COVID-19
Essential Caregiver Skills

Caring for someone who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be challenging, and even more so during significant changes to their structure and routines during a pandemic. First, the Alzheimer’s Association points out that ...
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May 26, 2020
Read All About It: Caregiving for Dads
Essential Caregiver Skills

Maybe since women tend to statistically live longer than men, people often think of caring for Mom when the time comes. However, Dads need care too as life changes and their adult children have stories to tell about the experiences. Sometimes it can be ...
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May 26, 2020
New to Caregiving for a Loved One?
Senior Care & Aging

Becoming a family caregiver can happen suddenly, without planning or preparation by either party. The need will vary depending on the individual and their health status, which will in turn affect the impact on their loved ones. Here are a few tips to help ...
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