With the holidays nearing, you might be thinking about festive meals and family gatherings centered around favorite foods and traditions. But what about the rest of the year? Is everyone in your family—particularly older loved ones—getting proper nutrition on a regular basis? While holiday feasts could be an exception, many seniors quietly struggle with malnutrition […]
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Watching an older loved one manage the daily challenges of COPD is not easy. You see them struggle with breathlessness and fatigue, and you want to do all you can to help. What you might not realize is that COPD often brings along other health conditions, known as comorbidities. Managing COPD comorbidities in tandem with COPD […]
You have finally made a decision to bite the bullet and start working on downsizing and decluttering your elderly parents’ home. As you begin sorting through the attic, you discover a box of old toys, stacks of family photos, a collection of forgotten letters. Each item holds a story, a little bit of history, and […]
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While you watch Mom having difficulty remembering your name or losing track of her daily routine, an unsettling thought might sneak into your mind: “Will I face this at some point too? Am I at risk for inheriting Alzheimer’s?” It’s normal to battle with the fear of facing similar issues as a senior loved one […]
When it comes to Alzheimer’s, it’s the little things that can make a big difference. Simple, thoughtful routines and reminders can transform daily life for the individual, bringing moments of calm and clarity. They help the person maintain their independence while creating a comforting rhythm that both of you can rely on. Here are some […]
Caring for a senior loved one is an act of love and devotion, but it can also feel like a nonstop marathon. The emotional highs of shared smiles and laughter can rapidly be overshadowed by the physical and mental fatigue that comes with constant caregiving. If you’re feeling overwhelmed as a caregiver, you may be […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/mature-lady-in-deep-thought-looking-out-window.jpg534800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2024-08-14 05:42:212024-08-07 04:08:19Feeling Overwhelmed as a Caregiver? It May Be Caregiver Burden.
We’ve all experienced that moment of utter panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this happening multiple times every day, coupled with an overwhelming sense of confusion and fear. This scenario is a common part of life for people with dementia. To make things even more unsettling, […]
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Caring for an aging parent often means becoming their confidant and cheerleader. It should never be just about managing medications or medical appointments; you are enriching their life, making each and every day more meaningful. It is amazing what a big change an optimistic aging attitude can have on a person’s wellbeing, and in your […]
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Common small successes for a person with dementia—like tying their own shoes or fixing what they want to have for lunch—can feel monumental. These experiences boost self-confidence for someone with dementia while strengthening their sense of identity in the middle of the difficulties they are facing. One important part of taking care of a senior […]
Imagine if your mother, who has always had a knack for gardening, decides she wants to redesign the family garden. Though she might move a little slower than she used to, her passion for gardening hasn’t decreased. This can be a perfect opportunity for you to step in—not to take over, but to facilitate her […]
How to Help Older Adults Eat Healthy All Year Long
/in Caregiving Tips, Diet and Nutrition, Senior Health, Senior Nutrition /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWith the holidays nearing, you might be thinking about festive meals and family gatherings centered around favorite foods and traditions. But what about the rest of the year? Is everyone in your family—particularly older loved ones—getting proper nutrition on a regular basis? While holiday feasts could be an exception, many seniors quietly struggle with malnutrition […]
Understanding and Managing COPD Comorbidities
/in Chronic Disease, COPD /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWatching an older loved one manage the daily challenges of COPD is not easy. You see them struggle with breathlessness and fatigue, and you want to do all you can to help. What you might not realize is that COPD often brings along other health conditions, known as comorbidities. Managing COPD comorbidities in tandem with COPD […]
Why It’s So Important to Involve Your Parents in Decluttering Their Home
/in Downsizing, Elder Care, Family Caregiving, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentYou have finally made a decision to bite the bullet and start working on downsizing and decluttering your elderly parents’ home. As you begin sorting through the attic, you discover a box of old toys, stacks of family photos, a collection of forgotten letters. Each item holds a story, a little bit of history, and […]
Are You at Risk for Inheriting Alzheimer’s?
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Alzheimer's Facts and Figures, Chronic Disease, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhile you watch Mom having difficulty remembering your name or losing track of her daily routine, an unsettling thought might sneak into your mind: “Will I face this at some point too? Am I at risk for inheriting Alzheimer’s?” It’s normal to battle with the fear of facing similar issues as a senior loved one […]
Effective Dementia Care Tips: Using Routines and Reminders
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Caregiving Tips, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhen it comes to Alzheimer’s, it’s the little things that can make a big difference. Simple, thoughtful routines and reminders can transform daily life for the individual, bringing moments of calm and clarity. They help the person maintain their independence while creating a comforting rhythm that both of you can rely on. Here are some […]
Feeling Overwhelmed as a Caregiver? It May Be Caregiver Burden.
/in Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving Stress /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentCaring for a senior loved one is an act of love and devotion, but it can also feel like a nonstop marathon. The emotional highs of shared smiles and laughter can rapidly be overshadowed by the physical and mental fatigue that comes with constant caregiving. If you’re feeling overwhelmed as a caregiver, you may be […]
When Someone With Dementia Is Hiding Things: Tips to Help
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Chronic Disease, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWe’ve all experienced that moment of utter panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this happening multiple times every day, coupled with an overwhelming sense of confusion and fear. This scenario is a common part of life for people with dementia. To make things even more unsettling, […]
Optimistic Aging: The Benefits of a Positive Outlook
/in Activities for Seniors, Senior Independence, Senior Mental Health /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentCaring for an aging parent often means becoming their confidant and cheerleader. It should never be just about managing medications or medical appointments; you are enriching their life, making each and every day more meaningful. It is amazing what a big change an optimistic aging attitude can have on a person’s wellbeing, and in your […]
How to Boost Self-Confidence for Someone With Dementia
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Blog, Dementia, Senior Independence /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentCommon small successes for a person with dementia—like tying their own shoes or fixing what they want to have for lunch—can feel monumental. These experiences boost self-confidence for someone with dementia while strengthening their sense of identity in the middle of the difficulties they are facing. One important part of taking care of a senior […]
5 Ways to Help Your Parents Maintain Independence
/in Blog, Family Caregiving, Senior Care, Senior Independence /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentImagine if your mother, who has always had a knack for gardening, decides she wants to redesign the family garden. Though she might move a little slower than she used to, her passion for gardening hasn’t decreased. This can be a perfect opportunity for you to step in—not to take over, but to facilitate her […]