Heart attack warning signs
February 24, 2025Heart attacks don’t always look like what you’d expect. While you might imagine a person collapsing with intense chest pain,... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Fire escape planning for older adults
February 17, 2025Creating a fire escape plan is smart for everyone but essential for older adults, who are at greater risk during... Read More →
The obstacles of pride and privacy
February 10, 2025It’s not easy to lose abilities and admit you need help. The reluctant elder in your life is more likely... Read More →
The obstacles of cost and control
February 3, 2025When a loved one obviously needs help at home but refuses to allow it, it’s frustrating! Below are two common... Read More →
Grief about pet loss
January 27, 2025The death of a pet can be heart wrenching for anyone, and older adults are no exception. Especially for those... Read More →
Minimizing the financial impact of caregiving
January 20, 2025Is caring for a loved one beginning to feel like a wallop to your wallet? AARP estimates that family caregivers... Read More →
Creating a dementia-friendly home
January 13, 2025Imagine living in a home you’ve known for years but that suddenly feels unfamiliar and confusing. This is the reality... Read More →
Creating a safe mail system
January 6, 2025Junk mail creates an annoying and potentially dangerous situation for older adults, especially if they have dementia or mild cognitive... Read More →
Reducing the stress of procrastination
December 30, 2024Many of us have the habit of procrastination. We stall rather than move forward decisively. Ultimately, of course, decisions are... Read More →
Five strategies for emotional health
December 23, 2024Being a family caregiver has plenty of sweet moments, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t also emotionally challenging. It’s often... Read More →