Every year we start out with goals and resolutions for ourselves. But what about the one you are caregiving for? Start them out this year by making sure you have everything in place.
1. Do you have all of your new medical information together? December is a time for change; verify that you have [...]
As a caregiver, it’s not only important for you to keep your loved one in the best shape possible, it’s also important to take care of yourself as well.
Now there’s good news for women who follow the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. DASH is a diet low in animal protein, moderate in lo-fat [...]
In America, we have long assumed our foods are safe. So when it makes front page news that there is contamination, such as salmonella poisoning, we all sit up and take note.
Salmonella is usually associated with bacteria in raw meat, poultry or dairy products. But your fruits and vegetables can also carry the bacteria. And [...]
If you don’t live with your elderly parents, one of your many concerns may be their eating habits. Are they getting good quality meals every day?
In some cases, your parents may still enjoy cooking, but they have lost the ability to get to the grocery store on a regular basis. Many stores offer delivery services, [...]
You may have noticed her driving a bit slower, or parking further out then normal. Maybe she just had an accident. Or maybe you’ve been in the car with her and you turn just a bit nervous as she slows down for green lights.
Maybe it’s time to evaluate her driving skills. The AARP has [...]
A new study by the Journal of the American Medical Association is reporting that those seniors that participate in a regular physical activity program slows the process of cognitive decline. This is believed to be the first study that shows the direct link between memory impairment and regular exercise – which could substantially change our [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )According to the National Family Caregivers Association, family caregivers suffer from major depression much more frequently than the rest of the population. Not only is this putting the caregiver at risk, but also the person they are caregiving for.
In many cases it’s hard to determine if you yourself are depressed. But thanks to many online [...]
One of the biggest eye openers is living in the sandwich generation. You may be struggling with in-home care issues with one or both of your parents. You may be raising a family. And along the way put away a little something for your own retirement.
I found an interesting site today that’s filled with information [...]
Your mom wants to head back to her 50th class reunion – you want to take the family to the beach. Yet you only have time for a one week vacation – what do you do?
Rather than giving in and helping your mom back to her home state, and being with her while she visits [...]
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