Family caregivers, especially of seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, worry that when they try to rest or complete a task their loved one will wander off. Senior loved ones who have dementia are likely to wander as the disease progresses. In fact, three out of five people with dementia will wander. That’s an estimated 3 … Read more
Many people made New Year’s resolutions in the hopes that some part of their life or health would be the focus of personal improvement. Family caregivers also make resolutions but those, like many aspects of our lives, may have a different focus. As caregivers of senior loved ones, often our resolutions incorporate in some way the needs of … Read more
We all wish we had more hours in the day to get everything accomplished that we have on our to-do lists. That’s especially true for family caregivers trying to balance caring for senior loved ones and their own families, many while employed full time! Finding shortcuts to doing everyday chores can help give caregivers back the gift … Read more
As family caregivers, we worry each day about the safety of our seniors, whether they live next door, in our homes, or far away. Caregivers worry whether senior loved ones are safe in their homes, if they are taking their medicine correctly, if they are eating, or if they are safe driving — among a multitude of other concerns. That’s a … Read more
Our seniors’ bones can begin to lose minerals as they age, causing weakness and even fractures. This is especially true in women after menopause. One indication of bone loss can be a decrease in height as we age due to bone weakening and compression. We might have laughed when we were kids about grandma getting shorter, … Read more
Most of us are using Wi-Fi in our homes or when we are out and about to connect us with the internet. We use it with our digital devices to surf the web for information, shopping, finding our way, or to connect with others through social media. But what if caregivers of older adults could use … Read more
CES® brings together the world of innovation each year, a combination of technologies available now and ideas for the future. It has been that way for 50 years now, growing still bigger each year. Gone are the days when CES was seen as having little of relevance to older adults or their family caregivers. Not … Read more
Family caregivers of older adults who have Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia have many challenges each day. That is especially true when their loved one’s disease progresses. During the course of a week, there are many places that caregivers need to go in order to get things done. There are essential weekly tasks and important events that … Read more
The end of the year is upon us and hope for what the new year will bring. Once we get the celebrations behind us, it’s time to start thinking about getting our income taxes done and filed. Sorry, I don’t mean to spoil your fun! On the bright side, there are tax savings for which … Read more
