Understand the Health Benefits of Your Loved One!
The New Year is here, and there is no better time than the present to revisit and learn about your loved ones’ health and health benefits. Knowing the doctors, clinics, and hospitals caring for your loved one is also essential information to secure. As we know, benefits can change from year to year. The benefit […]
Recap: A Caregiver Advocate’s Year in Review!
Happy Holidays! What a year it has been. Over the years, I pray you were encouraged, inspired, renewed, and refreshed as you cared for your loved ones. I, for one, know the challenges of caregiving up close and personal. Many of you know that I cared for my mommy for twenty years. She passed away in […]
Loved Ones with Peripheral Neuropathy During Cold Weather
The winter months are upon us, and many elderly loved ones have chronic conditions that can exacerbate during cold weather. Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is one of those conditions. The condition results from damage to the peripheral nervous system, the body’s nervous system, and the communication system throughout the body. According to the National Institute of Health(NIH), about […]
Preparing Your Loved Ones End of Year Tax Affairs
The end of the year is fast approaching, and as the caregiver to your loved ones, now is the time to gather their essential documents as the year ends. Tax season can be stressful, but planning can save you time and wasted energy. If you would like to make a list, that would be helpful. […]
Thanksgiving, Food, Family, and Caregiver Alerts!
Thanksgiving… Ready, set, eat! Now that Thanksgiving is right around the corner, you cannot forget that you are caring for loved ones with multiple medical conditions. During this time, our loved ones are at the mercy of the various kinds of foods that will be prepared. Consider grace during this time of year because many […]
Orthopedic Care after Joint Surgery!
Orthopedic conditions are common as we age. Hips and knees are the primary areas that often create mobility concerns. The decision to address the problem with surgery should not be taken lightly. Caregivers of loved ones undergoing orthopedic surgery need to consider their physical capability because aftercare can be very taxing and stressful since physical […]
Caregiver Support Groups Are Beneficial
Family caregivers are increasing every year as society continues to age. Did you know that one in five Americans is a caregiver? Most caregivers provide care to an aging family member in the home. It is no secret that the caregiving journey can be challenging and stressful. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, the […]
Seniors Can Age Healthy!
Slowing down is not the definition of aging in place. Caregivers can play a role in healthy aging of loved ones. There are many ways to ensure your loved one ages with grace. As you know, it is necessary to prioritize health and wellness. With age, bones shrink in size and density, making them more […]
Breast Cancer and Elders: Cancer, no Respect of Person!
October is breast cancer awareness month. We are all encouraged to learn about awareness and prevention. Guidelines can vary, but a mammogram should be done yearly, primarily if risk factors exist. Risk factors are anything that might increase the risk of the disease in your family, and genetics is a part of the risk factor. […]
New Caregivers-You are not Alone!
Caregivers are people who help others with activities of daily living. We know they are often family members, friends, or neighbors of their loved ones. When caring for older people, talking to them about their needs and concerns is seldom done, but it is necessary. Health problems should not be a secret as we age. […]