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
Memory + Foster Care
Memory & Foster Care Alzheimer's and other Dementia's are excruciatingly difficult on families. If additional support is needed, Memory or Foster Care may be right for your family. Memory Care Memory
Assisted + Independent Living
Independent + Assisted Living Independent Living You may be faced with the need to move your parent out of their home. Many people become weary of taking care of a home and
In-Home Care + Home Health
In-Home Care vs Home Health In over 10 years of working in In-Home care, I would constantly hear people interchanging In-Home Care and Home Health. Which is perfectly understandable, which is why we're
How to Live with Mom, Again
How to Live with Mom, Again Usually, when parents are moving out of their own homes, it is because they are no longer able to live independently. You may feel like it’s an
Maintaining Your Relationship Outside of Caregiving
Maintaining Your Relationship Outside of Caregiving The shift from child to caregiver is a weird role reversal. This is the person that raised you and helped shape the person you are today. And