How to Prepare for a Move to Memory Care
Category: Caregiver Resources
What to Do When an Aging Loved One Becomes Aggressive or Mean
Watching an aging loved one’s personality shift from kind and considerate to difficult and sometimes mean can be upsetting and also confusing. You may be wondering what might trigger this type of change and what you should do to help. This blog from Optalis Healthcare offers guidance on how to manage the new and challenging… Read more »
Planning a Summer Respite Stay
Are you planning a family vacation this summer and need a safe place for a senior loved one to stay? Respite is the ideal solution for you! Respite services offer a care solution for older adults and people with a disability who need extra support on a short-term basis. Your loved one can enjoy a short-term… Read more »
Traveling Safely with Mom this Summer
Dear Ashlee: My husband and I decided to include his 85-year old mother on our summer vacation this year. While our plans are still in the works, we expect to be staying at a national park for five or six nights. We haven’t tried this before so we are hoping for a little advice on… Read more »
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Aging Loved One
Showing Appreciation for Caregivers
With the holiday season approaching, my family would like to do something to show our gratitude for one of the nurses that cares for my mom at her nursing home. While the whole staff is just terrific, this nurse has gone above and beyond to support my mom. We would like to give her a holiday… Read more »
Providing Long-Distance Care for My Aging Parent
Providing care for a loved one from afar doesn’t have to be a challenge. With these tips, you can develop a meaningful long-distance caregiving relationship with your parent or loved one that will be rewarding for everyone. Let’s get started! What is Long-Distance Caregiving? Providing care from a distance of more than an hour is… Read more »
Do My Senior Parents Need Immediate Help?
My sister, usually helps out Mom and Dad, because my husband and I live out of state. Although we try to visit during holidays, my sister is the one who takes care of my parents on a regular basis. When we visited at Thanksgiving, I was appalled by my parents’ condition. Both Mom and Dad… Read more »
6 New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
