Advice for Caregivers
Affirmative Thinking: How Can It Help You as a Caregiver?
When you learn to accentuate the positive, your health and well-being can reap real rewards.
How to Spot Elder Abuse and What to Do If It Occurs
The first step is to learn about the 7 types of abuse that can affect older adults.
How to Tailor Exercises for a Loved One Who Has Dementia
Limited physical activity offers important benefits to older adults who live with cognitive impairment.
7 Tips to Keep Your Loved One Cool Indoors This Summer
When the sun’s beating down, older adults are at increased risk for heat-related problems—even at home.
How to Help When Your Loved One Is Depressed
As a caregiver, you’re in a unique position to spot mood changes and to intervene.
What to Know About Managing Your Loved One’s Medications
Vigilance and organization are key to ensuring that prescriptions are taken safely and effectively.
4 Tips to Help Your Loved One Overcome Social Isolation
It’s vital for older adults to stay connected despite Covid-19 restrictions and other barriers.
5 Ways to Succeed as a Caregiver
Many of us will ultimately become caregivers—for a parent, adult child or a spouse. These tips will help prepare you for this challenging role.
How to Make Memorial Day Meaningful for an Older Veteran
If you’re a caregiver to a loved one who served in the military, this day of remembrance offers a special opportunity to connect.
Where to Turn After Your Loved One is Diagnosed with Dementia
Once the condition is confirmed, you can begin to find support and process your feelings.
What to Know About Caring for a Loved One from Afar
A researcher who is designing an intervention to help long-distance caregivers discusses the complexities of this journey.
How to Talk to Your Loved One About Hiring In-Home Care
When you lead with empathy, ask for input and truly listen, it can help to break through resistance.
Do I Need to Step Back from Caregiving?
If you can no longer handle your loved one’s care, these 5 tips can help ease the transition.
When the Caregiver Needs Caregiving: What If You Can’t Be There for Your Loved One?
An Alzheimer’s support expert shares 5 tips to prepare in case something happens to you.
Do You Consider Yourself a Caregiver?
Acknowledging your role can help to ease the burden of your responsibilities.
8 Ways to Improve Communication with Your Loved One’s Care Team
Prepare in advance to get the information you need.
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