Quick Tip for Senior Meal Prep
Quick Tip for Senior Meal Prep When caring for my mom, I found myself taking on a whole new job of personal chef. But between doctors appointments, picking up medications, and
5 Cleaning Products to Spare Your Joints
5 Must Have Cleaning Products to Spare Your Joints I have vivid memories of my mom moving all the furniture out of a room, wiping down every surface, cleaning out every drawer, then putting
Loved One Losing their Sight?
Loved One Losing their Sight? While caring for my mom, she eventually lost her sight due to diabetes. Through it all, she was always so strong and amazed me every day. As a
4 Ways to Celebrate a Deceased Loved One’s Birthday
4 Ways to Celebrate a Deceased Loved One's Birthday Today is my Gram's birthday, and although it's been many years the loss never really gets any easier. My Gram was a huge part
Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone with Alzheimer's or Dementia Alzheimer's and other dementias are excruciatingly tricky for everyone. When it comes to communicating with someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, the most important
3 Approaches for Calming Someone with Dementia
3 Approaches for Calming Someone with Dementia Alzheimer's and other dementias are difficult to give general advice on because a lot depends on the type of dementia and the stage of the
Packing a Hospital Bag
Packing a Hospital Bag When my mom was sick we found ourselves in and out of the hospital more times than one could count. After a number of times I found having
Mason Jar Meals for Seniors
Mason Jar Meals for Seniors When I was caring for my mom, Gram, and dad I spent countless hours cooking. Food is such an important part of our lives, and
Grandparent Gift Guide (That They’ll Actually Want!)
Grandparent Gift Guide Alexa Echo Show An Alexa is probably the gift I recommend most to families. Alexa makes it easy for your senior to ask what time is it, play
Skilled Nursing Centers + Nursing Homes
Skilled Nursing Center Once someone no longer requires care from doctors and nurses on a daily basis in the hospital, they naturally want to go home. But extended care in a long-term care