Cooling down to make a decision
June 22, 2020Our fight-flight-or-freeze reactions are deeply embedded in our body and brain. In intense situations, they take over. As a family... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Coronavirus scams
June 15, 2020Scammers thrive in crises. The Federal Trade Commission is reporting a surge in fraud complaints. Bad actors are leveraging fear... Read More →
Removing “junk stimulation”
June 8, 2020If you were asked to name the stresses in your life, you might think first about all the tasks and... Read More →
Signs of osteoporosis
June 1, 2020Does the person you care for seem to have shrunk a bit? Pants are too long? Can’t reach items on... Read More →
bad for you">When broccoli is bad for you
May 25, 2020“Kale smoothie, anyone?” Maybe not…. Good nutrition has always been a mainstay of good health. Indeed, there is growing awareness... Read More →
Avoiding regret
May 18, 2020Family caregivers are often thrust into the role of making decisions for a loved one. Some decisions are relatively small:... Read More →
Common misconceptions about hospice
May 11, 2020Many families caring for a seriously ill loved one struggle alone unnecessarily. They miss out on vital support services because... Read More →
Harnessing stress
May 4, 2020Stress has gained a dirty name during the past decades. It’s something we talk about needing to getting rid of,... Read More →
Return to a good night’s sleep
April 27, 2020If your older loved one snores loudly, he or she likely has sleep apnea: A collapsing of the airways while... Read More →
Hallucinations in later life
April 20, 2020“I don’t like that bear on my bed!” A visual hallucination such as this can occur in the later stages... Read More →