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The Reality of Family Caregiving for Cancer Patients

A cancer diagnosis affects far more than just the person who receives it. Whether it happens suddenly or after weeks of uncertainty, life takes a sharp turn—one that often leads loved ones into caregiving roles they didn’t expect. If you’ve found yourself taking on this role, you’ll quickly discover that family caregiving for cancer patients […]

A woman who understands the importance of connecting with loved ones with dementia shares a chat with her aging relative.

Connecting With Loved Ones With Dementia: 5 Ways to Find Meaningful Moments

Sitting across from a loved one whose memory is slipping can feel like being on unfamiliar ground. The ease that once defined your conversations is gone, replaced by pauses, uncertainty, and moments that don’t make sense. If you’ve felt that discomfort, you’re not alone. Dementia doesn’t just change memory—it changes how we connect. But even […]

A senior man who has experienced pica in dementia struggles to understand how to overcome it.

Understanding Pica in Dementia: Why It Happens and How to Help

Caring for a loved one with dementia often brings unexpected behaviors that can be difficult to understand. You may have seen them trying to eat things that aren’t food, like a napkin or small objects. Such behaviors, known as pica, can be alarming and confusing, but it’s actually a more common issue than most people […]

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 sits with her father, helping him with some of the non-movement symptoms in Parkinson’s.

Beyond Tremors: Non-Movement Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease

When most people think about Parkinson’s disease, tremors or difficulty moving likely come to mind first. But if you are caring for a family member with Parkinson’s, you may have noticed they’re dealing with much more than just movement issues. Non-movement symptoms in Parkinson’s, such as cognitive changes, depression, and sleep problems, can have just […]

Compassionate Strategies for Managing Dressing Challenges in Dementia Care

It’s a normal morning, and you’re helping Dad get ready for the day. You’ve picked out several options of outfits for him to choose from, but he balks and refuses to put on any of them. In fact, he’s been wearing the same outfit for several days now, despite your gentle requests each day to […]

A senior man takes a puff of his inhaler as he manages his comorbidities, a key aspect of supporting a loved one with COPD.

Supporting a Loved One With COPD: Understanding Comorbidities and Care

Watching a senior loved one manage the daily challenges of COPD is not easy. You see them struggle with breathlessness and fatigue, and you want to do whatever you can to help. What you might not realize is that COPD often brings along other health issues, known as comorbidities, which have to be addressed and […]