Caregiver stress and burnout is a common problem for caregivers around the world. After all, you are giving so much of yourself to someone else—it’s bound to eventually take a toll. Burnout happens when we give too much and wind up having nothing left for ourselves; this can happen at work, at school—and yes, looking […]
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Top Safety Tips for Seniors
Home safety is of paramount importance—especially for seniors. Our older loves ones usually prefer living at home as long as they can, but in order for them to make the most of it, it’s imperative their home environment is secure, decreasing potential accidents as much as possible. Here are some top tips to ensure your […]
What is Effective Caregiving?
We all want to be effective caregivers. What is the point in helping someone in their waning years if it’s not useful, impactful and centered around great meaning? Naturally, amongst the daily hustle and bustle of caregiving, one can stop and ask oneself: What is truly effective caregiving? Am I on the right track? Could […]
Physical Exercises for Dementia Patients
Exercise is important for everyone—even those with dementia. Many people might think of dementia patients as being lifeless, confined to chairs and looking out windows at others who are moving their bodies and living their lives. This isn’t true, since dementia patients can also make use of their bodies as they are, just proceeding with […]
Golden Years
We all want to see our parents to be healthy, active and happy as they reach the “golden years.” Here are 6 tips to support and encourage them. Tip #1: Quit Smoking. If your parent smokes, encourage them to quit. Most of us know that smoking causes cancer, strokes and heart failure. If this isn’t […]
Medicare vs. Medicaid
With the passage of the Affordable Care Act and the attempts at modifying it over the past few years, there has been a lot of talk about two important governmental health services: Medicare and Medicaid. If you’re not familiar with the differences between both, they can be confusing since they serve similar purposes and are […]