by ComfiKare HomeCare | Jan 23, 2025 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Decision Fatigue, Dementia, Home Care, Respite Care, Senior Care
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...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Dec 26, 2024 | Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, in-Homecare, Respite Care, Senior Care
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...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Nov 26, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Respite Care, Senior Anxiety, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
“Laura, it’s so great to see you!” What a sweet greeting this would be…if you actually were Laura. More and more, Mom is confusing you with her sister, forgetting that you’re her daughter. When a loved one with dementia starts to lose memories and no longer recognizes...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Nov 13, 2024 | Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Companion Care, Personal Care, Respite Care
You’ve just helped Mom get to bed after a challenging day. You are worn out — physically and emotionally — and there’s still a list of tasks waiting for your attention. Maybe it was the struggle with getting her to take her medication today, or perhaps the call from a...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Sep 18, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Home Care, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
You’ve finally decided to bite the bullet and start working on decluttering and downsizing your parents’ home. When you begin sorting through the basement, you come across a box of old family photos, a stack of forgotten love letters, a collection of vintage...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Sep 10, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
As you watch Mom struggling to think of your name or losing track of her day-to-day routine, an unsettling idea might sneak into your mind: “Is this my fate, too?” It is normal to battle with the fear of facing the same obstacles as a loved one with dementia, but...