Does standing up cause dizziness?
December 16, 2024If standing up causes dizziness for your loved one, even simple movements such as getting up from the couch or... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
“I don’t need help”
December 9, 2024It’s a common refrain and the bane of many family members: Your loved one is having trouble, yet he or... Read More →
Age-friendly car features
December 2, 2024Older drivers are generally more cautious, but also more vulnerable to injury during a crash. Good news: Keeping your relative... Read More →
Touch as a lifeline for elders
November 25, 2024We come into the world with an immediate need for touch—to feel safe and comforted. Touch is often described as... Read More →
Holiday dementia visits
November 18, 2024Perhaps you are looking forward to visiting relatives this holiday season. If your loved one has dementia, however, consider their... Read More →
Giving thanks: It’s good for your health
November 11, 2024Many of us regard the Thanksgiving holiday as an annual opportunity for counting our blessings. There’s good reason for practicing... Read More →
Understanding frailty
November 4, 2024“Frailty” used to be a rather vague description, like “old age.” Currently, however, it is recognized as a cluster of... Read More →
What is “observation status”?
October 28, 2024Imagine that your relative goes to the hospital for an outpatient procedure. That’s no big deal. But their blood pressure... Read More →
Simplifying the holidays
October 21, 2024For family caregivers, the prospect of the holiday season is often more daunting than delightful. How do you decide what... Read More →
Handy gadgets for arthritis
October 14, 2024Living with stiff or arthritic hands can significantly diminish joy, confidence, and freedom. Among those over age eighty-five, about half... Read More →