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Posts Categorized: Caregiving
Early-onset dementia: Money issues
If your partner has received a dementia diagnosis and is still working, consider these resources to help address the impact it will have on your family finances.
Making the most of regret
If you feel guilty and have regrets as a family caregiver, you are not alone. It could be because you are overstressed. Still, regret can be a useful signal that it’s time to do some thoughtful reflection and decide on future actions.
Acting as a “human guide”
Learn tips to safely and effectively assist your visually impaired loved one, especially if they are in unfamiliar territory.
Skin care and aging
The skin is the body’s largest organ and its essential “armor.” To maintain good health, skin needs extra attention as we age. The skin has three layers. Working together, they act as the body’s shield by preventing bacteria and viruses from getting into the body and keeping body fluids from evaporating out; insulation by preserving…
Positive connections with staff
Help the daily caregivers develop a fondness for your relative and view them as more than “the hip replacement in 210.” Showing a genuine interest in the life and daily experience of the aides will go a long way toward building a congenial sense of teamwork.
Choosing a “senior tablet”
While many older adults do just fine with a regular consumer-grade tablet, others do better with a “senior tablet,” which has safety precautions and a simplified interface. Learn what to look for if you are considering one for your relative.
Dementia: Navigating the airport
Providing comfort and calm is the watchword for the day of travel with a person who has dementia. Take advantage of the help that is available from airport personnel.
Why Mom doesn’t take her pills
Failure to follow medical advice is one of the primary reasons older adults end up in the hospital. What can you do to help your loved one adhere to the doctor’s orders?
How nutrition affects breathing
If your loved one has COPD, it’s important to understand which foods are most helpful and which should be limited. You might be surprised by the difference nutrition can make!