Grandpa is Scary: How Kids Cope with Alzheimer's in Grandparents
Having a grandparent with Alzheimer's can be scary and confusing for children. Here's how to help them understand the changes because of Alzheimer’s or dementia to Grandma or Grandpa.
Valentine's Day: When a Loved One Can't Understand the Holidays
Celebrating special occasions when one or more of the people involved can't participate is hard. When an elder has Alzheimer's or Dementia and they no longer understand the significance of holidays do we follow through, or do we pretend the special day doesn't exist?
Why Your Ill Parent Fools the Doctor and What to do About It
When your parent is not truthful during a doctor visit they risk an incorrect diagnosis. Tips for talking with the doctor and your parent before and during a doctor visit.
When One Parent Dies the Other Often Needs a Caregiver
The death of one parent often becomes a time for planning for the care of the surviving parent. Caregiving can often start when one parent dies and the remaining parent needs helps adjusting and grieving.
New Year’s Resolutions: Time for a Caregiver Attitude Adjustment?
The New Year is a good time psychologically for an attitude adjustment. As a caregiver, make New Years Resolutions that will help your emotions and health and plan to do something differently this year than you did last year.
Reducing Loneliness in Elders around the Holidays
Elders can experience loneliness during the holiday season. The holidays can bring isolation, loss, and a feeling of loneliness to an elderly loved one even though holidays should be happy times.
Caring for Someone Else When You Have Breast Cancer
Having breast cancer and caring for an elderly loved one is difficult. It is important that the caregiver with breast cancer take care of themselves and their breast cancer before caring for their elder.
Making Holidays Special for Your Elders…No Matter Where They Live
Celebrate your holiday with your elderly loved ones whether your parent lives at home, with you, in an assisted living facility or a nursing home. There are small things you can do to make the holidays special for the whole family.
Rebuilding Your Life After the Death of Your Care Receiver
What happens when the person you're caring for dies? Moving into the next stage of our lives after the person you're caregiving for dies, requires a change in attitude, and unique steps for each of us.
Can Hospitalization Lead to Dementia?
Hospitalized elders sometimes experience trauma that may trip the dementia trigger. "Hospital delirium" occurs when an elderly person suffers extreme cognitive decline after a hospitalization.
If You Knew Then What You Know Now: Hindsight for Caregivers
A hindsight view about caregiving. If experienced caregivers could go back in time what advice would they give themselves about caregiving?
What To Do When You're Unhappy with Your Loved One's Care
You shouldn't expect another caregiver to give as much immediate attention to your elderly relative as you do. But if you see signs of neglect or abuse, act quickly.
What Should a Caregiver Who Is Diagnosed with Dementia Do?
It's not uncommon for caregivers of dementia patients to receive dementia diagnoses themselves. If you receive a dementia diagnosis, how can you prepare for the future?
How to Tell If You Have Early-Stage Dementia
If you are a caregiver, particularly of someone with dementia, you may be worried that you too may be developing the disease. Learn the signs of early-stage dementia.
How to Fire Mom's Doctor, or Get a Second Opinion
Although everyone has a right to a second opinion or to question a doctor's choices, sometimes it is hard to challenge a physician who has taken care of a senior for years. Here's how to make the approach without jeopardizing your parent's care.
Father's Day Memories: Dementia or Not, He’ll Always Be Your Dad
Father's Day is a great time -- to remember the person your father used to be before Dementia or Alzheimer's disease set in. The truth is: your dad is still that person, and always will be.
Five Questions All Caregivers Should Ask Themselves
What should you know about caregiving? How do you know if you can handle the responsibilities and time commitments of taking care of your mom and dad - while keeping your own sanity and protecting your other relationships? Here are some questions to ask yourself to determine if caregiving is for you.
New Caregivers: What to Expect
New to caregiving? Are you now responsible for taking care of an elderly parent? Here are some helpful tips on what new caregivers should expect as they take on the role of family caregiver.
Step Away From the Donut: The Perils of Emotional Eating
Are you letting stress turn you to food? Emotional eating and overeating is dangerous. Here is how to stop stress eating and handle your stress in other ways.
How the Revamped “Ask Medicare” Website Helps Caregivers
Can caregivers get pay from Medicare? Need help navigating the Medicare maze? A new website by Medicare.gov helps caregivers find the information they need to help them care for their elderly loved one.
10 Essentials for Caring for an Elderly Person's Hair
Elderly hair care can be a struggle. Here are some hair care tips for the elderly, to help with washing, grooming and brushing.
What To Do When a Parent Repeats the Same Things Over and Over
When an elderly parent repeats the same stories over and over again, it's enough to people crazy. Here is how to handle that annoying habit so you don't have to hear the same thing time and time again.
Convincing an Elderly Parent to Wear Adult Diapers
Convincing an elderly parent who has incontinence to wear adult diapers is a difficult task. Here are some tips for caregivers to address the topic of incontinence protection.
Do People with Advanced Alzheimer's Know Their Surroundings?
How much do people with advanced Alzheimer's or dementia understand their surroundings? Can they still recognize where they are or who is with them? Are people with Alzheimer's still "in there?"
Time Management Strategies for Caregivers
Caregivers have to find the right balance of time management skills as they provide care for their elderly loved ones. Learn about time management skills and find tips from experts.