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Culinary Strategies for Improved Dementia Care

The Care Company

Jan 32 min read

Culinary Strategies for Improved Dementia Care

There is something so special about the kitchen. It is the very first stop kids make when they get home from school in search of a snack...

The Next Chapter: Thriving After Caregiving Ends

marissasnook

Dec 19, 20232 min read

The Next Chapter: Thriving After Caregiving Ends

Caring for a loved one is frequently an all-consuming role. It requires a great deal of your energy, time, and focus. And after...

Living in Their World: Navigating the Benefits and Risks of Reality Orientation in Dementia Care

marissasnook

Dec 6, 20232 min read

Living in Their World: Navigating the Benefits and Risks of Reality Orientation in Dementia Care

Do you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, just for a minute, if what you were dreaming about was real? It can feel so...

Top Tips for Managing Holiday Stress as a Caregiver

Kris Aiken

Nov 20, 20232 min read

Top Tips for Managing Holiday Stress as a Caregiver

What do you wish for most this holiday season? Peace on earth? Good health for your loved ones? Financial security? What if you could...

Adaptive Apparel That Helps Seniors Stay Independent

The Care Company

Oct 19, 20232 min read

Adaptive Apparel That Helps Seniors Stay Independent

What were your thoughts when selecting the outfit you put on this morning? Comfort? Style? A specific memory attached to a piece of...

Overcoming Caregiver Resentment When Providing Care for a Spouse

The Care Company

Oct 18, 20232 min read

Overcoming Caregiver Resentment When Providing Care for a Spouse

You both promised to look after each other through better or worse, in sickness and in health. When these cherished sentiments are first...

Tips for Dealing With Repetitive Speech in Dementia

marissasnook

Oct 11, 20232 min read

Tips for Dealing With Repetitive Speech in Dementia

If you’ve ever played music on vinyl records, you know that the needle does not always track properly. Sometimes a tiny bit of dust or...

How to Have Hard Conversations That Build Family Bonds

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...

How to Protect Your Privacy as a Caregiver

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

Jul 10, 20232 min read

Can Caregivers Suffer From PTSD?

If you think PTSD only happens to those individuals who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic...

How to Lower a Senior’s Risk for Social Frailty

The Care Company

Jun 20, 20232 min read

How to Lower a Senior’s Risk for Social Frailty

It was not that long ago that people were isolating from one another to guard against spreading COVID-19. The elderly were particularly...

Tips for Recognizing Anxiety in an Older Loved One

The Care Company

Jun 13, 20232 min read

Tips for Recognizing Anxiety in an Older Loved One

Is an older adult you love struggling with socializing, sleeping well or enjoying activities, or experiencing memory problems? Before...

Caring for a Person With Dementia: The 6 Rs

The Care Company

Jun 6, 20232 min read

Caring for a Person With Dementia: The 6 Rs

When caring for a person with dementia, it is essential to remind yourself that you ARE capable, you ARE doing an excellent job, and you...

Follow This Checklist After a Loved One Passes

marissasnook

May 22, 20232 min read

Follow This Checklist After a Loved One Passes

After a loved one passes, the last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The pain and loss alone are overwhelming enough....

How to Help a Senior During a Short-Term Rehab Stay

marissasnook

May 10, 20232 min read

How to Help a Senior During a Short-Term Rehab Stay

After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the doctor may recommend a short-term rehab stay prior to when the person returns home....

Hygiene for Seniors: How Often Should Older Loved Ones Bathe?

The Care Company

Apr 11, 20232 min read

Hygiene for Seniors: How Often Should Older Loved Ones Bathe?

Sinking into a soothing, warm bubble bath at the conclusion of a stressful day and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing...

Family Caregivers: Is Emotional Empathy Harming Your Health?

The Care Company

Apr 4, 20232 min read

Family Caregivers: Is Emotional Empathy Harming Your Health?

Empathy is, naturally, an essential characteristic of effective caregiving. The ability to put yourself in another individual's shoes...

How Ableism Affects Seniors With Invisible Disabilities

marissasnook

Feb 13, 20232 min read

How Ableism Affects Seniors With Invisible Disabilities

What’s your first thought when you see an elderly person in a wheelchair? Do you see that person as less-than, someone in need of being...

How to Be a Better Caregiver When You’re Bored

The Care Company

Feb 7, 20232 min read

How to Be a Better Caregiver When You’re Bored

It is hard to admit but even harder to avoid. Feeling tired of your role as family caregiver is a very common response to spending so...

How to Choose the Right Beverage Thickeners for Dysphagia

marissasnook

Dec 19, 20222 min read

How to Choose the Right Beverage Thickeners for Dysphagia

Unless you have had to use beverage thickeners for dysphagia, you most likely have not given much thought to the various textures and...