Category: Respite Care

A woman caring for Mom and Dad at the same time wraps her arms around their shoulders.

Caring for Mom and Dad at the Same Time and Keeping the Peace

It’s a familiar story: Mom wants to talk things through, get reassurance, and know she’s safe. Dad just wants to know what the plan is, and that he’s still the one calling the shots. As a caregiver, caring for Mom [...]

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A man who understands the power of sports memories for seniors with dementia looks through an old photo album with his dad.

How Sports Memories for Seniors With Dementia Spark Connection

Memories of sports—the games we played, the teams we cheered for, and the traditions we passed down—often hold a special place in our hearts. For someone with dementia, these moments don’t just fade into the past. They become anchors to [...]

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A cancer caregiver hugs her elderly mother.

What No One Tells You About Becoming a Cancer Caregiver

Cancer can knock on the door in many ways. For some, it arrives with a jolt—an emergency, a sudden diagnosis, a life-changing word. For others, it builds over time, a collection of vague symptoms that eventually lead to answers. No [...]

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A man providing Alzheimer’s caregiving gently places a blanket around his wife’s shoulders.

If Alzheimer’s Caregiving Came With a Manual, These Tips Would Be in It!

No one prepares you for the challenges of Alzheimer’s caregiving. You follow your gut, read what you can, and remind yourself to stay patient and calm. But Alzheimer’s doesn’t follow a script. What worked yesterday might not work today. The [...]

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A woman sits with her parents, holding their hands as she contemplates the role reversal she’s experiencing with them.

The Gradual Role Reversal That Catches You Off Guard

One minute you’re asking your parents for their favorite lasagna recipe. The next, you’re sorting through medical records and trying to understand their insurance coverage. Caring for aging parents doesn’t come with a formal announcement; it just begins, often without [...]

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A woman who overcame a lack of appetite in seniors smiles as she enjoys a healthy dinner.

What a Missed Meal Might Mean: Crucial Facts About Lack of Appetite in Seniors

A lack of appetite in seniors often goes unnoticed until it becomes serious. A skipped meal here and there might not raise alarms—but repeated disinterest in food may hint at a larger issue. Whether it’s physical discomfort, mental health, or [...]

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A man comforts his father to help prevent dementia-related behaviors.

The Unexpected Trigger for Intense Dementia-Related Behaviors

People living with dementia often find comfort in the familiar. What might seem like a small shift to most—a chair moved, a visitor in the living room, a shadow stretching across the hallway—can become a major source of stress and [...]

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A woman holds her head in her hands as she gazes at a clock above her, ready to try the 5-minute rule for caregivers.

What Is the 5-Minute Rule for Caregivers and How Can It Transform Your Life?

There’s a certain kind of heaviness that comes with caregiving—a sense that no matter what you do, there’s still more to take care of. The dishes sit untouched, phone calls wait to be returned, medications need sorting, and your energy [...]

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A woman who understands the link between medications and sundowning places her arm around her aging mother with dementia as they watch the sun set.

The Surprising Medications That Can Cause Sundowning

You made it through another busy day. Dinner’s wrapped up, the kitchen’s clean, and you’re finally catching your breath. Then, like clockwork, the shift begins. Your loved one with dementia starts to act differently—more anxious, more confused, maybe even angry. [...]

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A woman who knows the importance of improving your balance holds the hands of her grandchildren as they exercise.

Improving Your Balance Might Just Be the Key to a Longer Life

When thinking about how to age gracefully and live a long, vibrant life, most people prioritize things like exercise routines, healthy eating, and regular check-ups. And those things certainly matter. But there’s one piece of the puzzle that often gets [...]

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Three older women laugh as they’re aging well, sharing popcorn and a movie in their pajamas.

What the Golden Girls Taught Us About Aging Well

When you picture aging well, what comes to mind? For some, it’s staying in their own home. For others, it’s being closer to family. But more and more older adults are choosing something a little unexpected: moving in with a [...]

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An older man sits at the table as he struggles with one of the most perplexing dementia-related behaviors, pica.

Help for One of the Most Perplexing Dementia-Related Behaviors: Pica

As a family caregiver, you might have noticed some perplexing dementia-related behaviors, such as attempting to eat non-food items like napkins, dirt, or small objects. While these actions may be concerning, they are part of a phenomenon known as pica, [...]

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A caregiver is finding success in overcoming the challenges of dementia care by redirecting an older woman to look at some jewelry.

Overcoming the Challenges of Dementia Care Through Redirection

Navigating the challenges of dementia care can be difficult, especially when a loved one becomes fixated on a specific idea or anxious about a nonexistent threat. Reasoning with them often leads to frustration, as logic does not always break through. [...]

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A woman smiles confidently as she realizes that caregiving can actually benefit your health.

Caregiving Can Actually Benefit Your Health and Make You Stronger!

When people think about caregiving, they often associate it with stress and exhaustion. However, there’s another side to caregiving that’s less talked about—caregiving can actually benefit your health and well-being in surprising ways.

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A man experiencing speech difficulties in Parkinson’s sits across from his caregiver as they work on exercises to help.

The Exercises That Help Overcome Speech Difficulties in Parkinson’s

For most people, talking with a friend or loved one is an effortless task. But for those with Parkinson’s disease, communication can be a challenge. Speech difficulties in Parkinson’s include a softened voice, jumbled words, and the frustration of not [...]

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