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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...
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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...
marissasnook
Jul 222 min read
Enhancing Well-Being in Seniors: Tips for Promoting Positivity
Caring for an aging parent often means becoming their confidant and cheerleader. It should never be merely about medical appointments or...
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...
The Care Company
Jul 82 min read
5 Practical Ways to Support Independence in Aging Parents
What if your mom, who's always had a green thumb, decides she wants to redesign the family garden? Though she might move a little slower...
The Care Company
Jun 62 min read
Enhance Daily Living With Inspiring Activities for Dementia Care
Discover inspiring activities for dementia care that enhance daily living for those with dementia. Learn more here.
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...
The Care Company
Apr 102 min read
The Care Conundrum: When Aging Parents Resist Care
It is a complicated situation many family caregivers encounter: your aging parents, who once cared for you, now reject the aid they so...
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 112 min read
Breaking the Silence: Family Caregivers Speak Out on Their Needs
If you have ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you are not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may...
The Care Company
Jan 102 min read
How to Provide Compassionate Care for Grieving Seniors
By the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had many years of building deep connections with family and friends. These bonds are crucial...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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