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Self-Care and Emotional Resilience Tips for Caregivers
You have just helped Mom get to bed after a hard day. You’re drained—physically and emotionally—and there’s still a list of tasks waiting...
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The Care Company
Aug 222 min read
The Latest Online Resources That Promote Senior Independence
Each and every day as a caregiver brings new challenges and opportunities when it comes to making life smoother and more comfortable for...
marissasnook
Aug 202 min read
Balancing Act: Understanding and Coping With the Burdens of Caregiving
Caring for a senior family member is an act of devotion and love, but it can also feel like a perpetual marathon. The emotional highs of...
The Care Company
Aug 122 min read
What to Do When a Person With Dementia Hides Items
We have all felt that moment of sheer panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this...
marissasnook
Jul 162 min read
Strategies for Enhancing Independence in Dementia Care
Routine small successes for an individual with —like fixing what they want for dinner or tying their own shoes—can feel enormous. These...
marissasnook
Apr 163 min read
Educating and Empowering: Redefining How to Talk About Dementia
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and...
marissasnook
Mar 202 min read
Enhancing Connection: Effective Communication Strategies for Dementia Care
Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your intention was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like...
marissasnook
Mar 143 min read
Tips and Techniques for Overcoming the Fear of Falling in Seniors
As we grow older, it is natural to become more apprehensive about the risk of falling. For many people, however, the fear of falling can...
The Care Company
Feb 83 min read
Time Management Tips for a Fulfilling Caregiver Experience
How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out sufficient time to fulfill each day’s...
The Care Company
Sep 13, 20232 min read
How to Have Hard Conversations That Build Family Bonds
Anytime you dedicate so much energy to caring for a senior member of the family, it is natural for other relationships to take a back...
The Care Company
Sep 5, 20232 min read
How to Protect Your Privacy as a Caregiver
Think back on your teen years. Remember how important it was to locate a safe spot to be by yourself, to shut out the world, turn up the...
The Care Company
Aug 4, 20232 min read
How to Welcome a New Caregiver Into a Senior’s Home
The big day has arrived: Dad’s first day with his new caregiver! If your family is similar to many, you might be experiencing a range of...
Kris Aiken
Dec 11, 20222 min read
Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: The Life-Changing Resolutions You Should Make Today
People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, eat healthier, and exercise more, but as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s,...
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