The Mental Health of Caregivers
Each year, the month of May is set aside to remind us that mental health is real, not just in the United States but globally. I have not avoided discussing issues that surround mental health. There are many layers to the topic and a host of diagnoses that require professional interventions. Many suffer in silence […]
The Importance of Empathy and Mental Health Check-Ins!
For our loved ones who have been independent and self-sufficient, empathy should shine. brightly for us as caregivers as age, illness, and adversity confront them. We all have periods of intermittent need, right? And it can take a toll on the mental health of our elderly. We saw the sun peeking through the cloud of […]
Caring For Mothers This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time to honor the beauty of motherhood. Mothers worried about and cared for us in the first spans of our lives. Many mothers are now cared for by loved ones in the later stages of their lives. Their wonder years deserve rest, grace, and joy. We are saluting and celebrating mothers […]
Caring For A Loved One With Dementia
We are ending April by discussing Dementia. Dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia have a progressive brain disorder that makes it difficult for them to remember, think, communicate, and care for themselves. Dementia can also cause mood swings and personality changes. That is where caregivers come in…our angels on earth! […]
Bonding With Elderly Loved Ones: Memories Matter
Loved ones carry a lifetime of memories, yet they are often left out of everyday conversations. Consistent engagement with loved ones helps combat loneliness and depression. Research shows that interacting with our loved ones can improve their mental health and reduce cognitive decline. We assume their hearing is gone. We talk over and around them […]
Caring for Aging Feet
Understanding the importance of foot care for your elderly loved ones is often a misstep in caregiving. Ever wonder why aging feet are overlooked? I’m sure there are many personal reasons. Since our feet have, over the years, maintained balance and embraced our loved ones’ independence, when they can no longer care for their feet, […]
Bonding With Elderly Loved Ones: Memories Matter
Loved ones carry a lifetime of memories, yet they are often left out of everyday conversations. Consistent engagement with loved ones helps combat loneliness and depression. Research shows that interacting with our loved ones can improve their mental health and reduce cognitive decline. We assume their hearing is gone. We talk over and around them […]
Bonding With Elderly Loved Ones: Memories Matter
Loved ones carry a lifetime of memories, yet they are often left out of everyday conversations. Consistent engagement with loved ones helps combat loneliness and depression. Research shows that interacting with our loved ones can improve their mental health and reduce cognitive decline. We assume their hearing is gone. We talk over and around them […]
Preparing Loved Ones for Changing Temperatures
Paying attention to how our loved ones respond to changing temperatures is vital. Caregivers must actively monitor temperature to prevent heat-related illnesses (heat stroke, dehydration) and hypothermia in our seniors. Maintaining indoor temperatures and mindfulness when outdoors is more important than one realizes. As we age, skin thins, and temperature fluctuations can cause serious problems, […]
Aging in Place Matters for Loved Ones
Aging in place allows loved ones to maintain a portion of independence and familiarity with their safe environment. It has also been reported to improve their mental health and their overall well-being. As we can imagine, getting older can create feelings of life-changing circumstances and often create feelings of depression and anxiety. Helping loved ones […]