Advice for Caregivers
4 Ways Cooking Can Keep Your Older Loved One Engaged
Preparing food can have physical, psychological and social benefits.
Steps to Guard Against Dementia-Related Wandering
Spring weather increases the risk of this behavior but you can help prevent it by taking safety measures.
Home Safety Modifications: Start-to-Finish Resources for Caregivers
From needs checklists to possible financial assistance, there is help at the tip of your fingers.
What to Know as a Family Caregiver to an Older Male
It’s important to understand the particular challenges that men may face as they age.
Tips to Assist Your Loved One with Daily Dressing and Grooming
Personal care routines are central to an older adult’s well-being, happiness and independence.
Dos and Don’ts of Caring for an Older Adult with Mental Illness
Mental health changes are not a “normal part of aging” so it’s important to recognize and address the symptoms.
3 Ways to Evaluate Your Loved One’s Wellness When You Visit
You can get a good read on an older adult’s health issues by asking yourself key questions.
The RAISE Family Caregivers Act: What’s It All About?
This national plan aims to help family caregivers address daily challenges.
4 Tips to Balance Caregiving and Relationships
It’s vital to your well-being to strengthen the other important bonds in your life.
Tips for Successful Family Meetings
When the topic is an older parent’s care, it’s important to plan ahead for a focused and clear-headed discussion.
5 Ways to Move Past Caregiver Denial
It’s not easy to accept that a loved one is dealing with dementia. From educating yourself to hiring respite care, here is how to come to terms with a difficult diagnosis.
New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
Two psychotherapists offer suggestions to honor the year you’ve had and move forward with fresh resolve.
How to Maintain Your Wellness After the Spouse You’ve Cared for Dies
The health effects of widowhood can be especially damaging for caregivers, so self-care is critical.
Tips to Ease Communication with Someone Who Has Dementia
The way you express yourself can make a big difference.
Are You a Hypervigilant Caregiver?
A therapist discusses how to find your balance if your focus has become too “outwardly directed” toward your loved one.
How to Enjoy a Nutritious, Delicious Thanksgiving Meal with Your Older Loved One
Consider these expert tips for a healthy, colorful and fun fall meal.
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