Mid-2024 Roundup of Caregiver and Elder-Friendly Products, Services, and Technology
Dear Readers: It’s already mid-2024! That means it’s time for our bi-annual roundup of products, services, and technology. Remember these are not...
Relationships
Setting Boundaries with Difficult Older Parents
When the family member we are trying to care for is critical, impossible to please or emotionally abusive, long-standing family dynamics are...
Coping with Alzheimer’s Caregiver Burnout
You watch your once mentally sharp loved one decline before your eyes. Their uncontrollable behaviors, mood swings, outbursts, confusion, and memory loss...
The Process of Convincing Your Parent to Move to Indepent Living
Aging In Place vs. Assisted Living: Professional in-home care and a medical alert system are sufficient for some seniors to remain at...
Some People Aren’t Happy Unless They Complain. How to Cope with an Older Adult’s Negativity
Some Seniors Are Prone to Chronic Complaining: If an aging loved one has always been abrasive, complaining may be the only way...
Adult Siblings Are Often in Denial About a Parent’s Declining Health
Whether it stems from a subconscious need to ignore the fact that a parent is declining, or they want to pretend that...
The Sacrifices of Caregiving: Yes They Are Real
The plain truth is that assuming the responsibility of caring for another person dramatically alters one’s life. This change can happen abruptly...
You’re Not a Terrible Person If You’ve Secretly Wished Your Ill Loved One Could Die
Every so often, someone will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass away. Often, this person is...
How Hiring a Handyman Can Help Your Older Parents
Years ago I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...
Geriatric Care Managers Can Help Busy Caregivers
Geriatric care management is a rapidly growing field in the elder care industry. As most caregivers know, researching and coordinating all the...
