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A woman uses communication strategies for caregivers and seniors as she has a conversation with her elderly mother.

Effective Communication Strategies for Caregivers and Seniors

Do you wake up every day wondering what sort of conflicts you are going to fall into with your aging parent today? If each and every day seems fraught with conversations that leave you feeling frustrated, perhaps it is time to try something new! Help both of you break out of the rut you’re stuck [...]

A man shakes hands with his father as he helps him navigate life with chronic illness.

Helping Loved Ones Navigate Life With Chronic Illness

Chronic illness has a way of changing life, for both the person experiencing it and for the family caregiver. You can see how it alters the rhythm of their days, forcing them to modify plans and find new ways to take care of the unexpected. While the illness may create hurdles, it does not have [...]

A woman tries nonverbal strategies for Alzheimer’s care, like smiling and gently holding her mother’s hand.

Touch, Tone, and Presence: Nonverbal Strategies for Alzheimer’s Care

You ask an easy question: “What would you like for breakfast?” But instead of a response, you’re met with hesitation, confusion, and a lengthy pause. You have most likely experienced times like this while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, where words seem lost and conversations feel more like struggles than connections. When verbal communication starts [...]

A woman struggles with making care decisions for her elderly loved one, an area in which more support for dementia caregivers is needed.

Support for Dementia Caregivers: Coping with Decision Fatigue

Have you ever felt so mentally drained that even deciding what to eat felt overwhelming? You’re not alone. For those caring for a loved one with dementia, the sheer volume of decisions can make every day feel like an uphill climb. This overwhelming mental exhaustion is called decision fatigue, and it can hit dementia caregivers [...]

An older woman celebrates after an outdoor workout, because daily exercise is one of the SMART goals for seniors she committed to this year.

SMART Goals for Seniors: A Step-by-Step Approach to Success

We often think of setting goals as an activity reserved for younger years— setting career milestones, saving for a house, or training for a marathon. But setting goals shouldn’t be limited by age. In fact, it can be an excellent motivator for older adults, promoting a renewed sense of purpose and direction. I’ve seen firsthand [...]

A woman helps her elderly mother take a walk around the block to help her avoid common fall risks for older adults.

Common Fall Risks for Older Adults and How to Address Them

Falling is one thing we seldom think of until it happens. A quick misstep, a slippery floor, or even just standing too quickly can turn into a life-changing moment. And yet, falls are growing more frequent, especially among elderly individuals. What’s surprising is not just how prevalent they’ve been, but how the risk seems to [...]

A woman caring for aging parents shares a happy moment with her mom and dad.

Caring for Aging Parents Without Losing Yourself in the Process

Anyone who’s looked after an aging parent can tell you how daunting it can be. But taking care of both parents simultaneously, balancing between two unique sets of needs, schedules, and personalities? If you are in this position, it might feel as though you are holding it all together by a thread, and there are [...]

A woman learns how to manage shifts in time in a loved one with dementia as she cares for her aging mother.

Understanding Shifts in Time in a Loved One With Dementia

The way a person with dementia experiences the world isn’t always based in our current reality. Perhaps one of the most heart-wrenching yet profound experiences you might encounter is shifts in time in a loved one with dementia, otherwise known as time-shifting. This isn’t just forgetting what day it is; it’s a total immersion in [...]

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