Managing caregiver stress is vital to staying healthy and avoiding a crisis of your own. These tips will help you do just that. As our population continues to gray, more spouses and adult children find themselves stepping into the role of caregiver. Sometimes it is short term while the senior recovers from a hospital stay. [...]
Planning for retirement is a complex process. Here are 4 factors to consider before retiring. As retirement age draws near, many older adults are faced with a variety of decisions. While some are minor, others can impact a retiree’s quality of life. When you are working through your plans for retirement, here are 4 factors [...]
If you or a senior loved one are searching for a realtor, these tips can help you find and interview potential candidates. Moving can be physically and emotionally exhausting. In fact, mental health experts rate moving as one of life’s most taxing events. It’s right up there with losing your job or getting a divorce. [...]
Agitation is one of the most difficult behaviors for families to manage at home when a loved one has Alzheimer’s. These tips may help. Caring for a senior loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease often presents unique challenges. From sleep deprivation to wandering, family caregivers find themselves having to manage complicated behaviors. A common one [...]
If you are struggling to find easy ways to eat healthy when cooking for one, you aren’t alone. From storing produce to batching meals, we have some tips to help. Healthy cooking for one is a challenge many older adults face. Some seniors, understandably, lack the motivation to create healthy meals. It can feel like [...]
If you are concerned a senior’s home isn’t safe, this home safety checklist can help you conduct an assessment. From fall hazards to lighting, here’s what to look for. If you spent time at an older loved one’s home during your spring holiday, you may have wondered if they are safe living alone. Family members [...]
Moving can be distressing. Use these tips to try to help manage move anxiety and make a smooth transition to assisted living. Moving during the retirement years is much different than moving as a young or middle-aged adult. Seniors who are relocating might find the emotional issues they encounter to be more difficult than the [...]
For adults with dementia, a memory care community helps improve quality of life. Here’s what adult children and family caregivers should know. When a senior loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a similar form of dementia, families go to great lengths to keep them at home. Sometimes that means bringing professional caregivers into [...]
Asking the right questions is an important part of choosing an assisted living community. These tips will help you know what to ask. When families begin to explore assisted living communities for a senior loved one, knowing the right questions to ask is important. While a beautiful lobby and plush grounds are nice features, making [...]
Managing spring allergies can be more difficult for seniors. From medication side effects to exacerbating chronic illnesses, here’s what caregivers should know. Itchy, watery eyes, uncontrollable sneezing, and nasal congestion can all be symptoms of seasonal allergies. For seniors who live in the south, where flowering trees and pollen-filled flowers are blooming, allergy season can [...]
