Doctor visits can be hard pills to swallow for caregivers and seniors. These three tips can make it easier: Time the visit just right. Generally, midmorning between 9:30 and 10:30 is the best period for a senior to see a physician. This gives time for the caregiver to help the … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Make Doctor Visits Easier
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Navigating Uncharted Waters Of Caregiving
When you are thrust into caregiving, as many of us are, it requires learning on the job. My parents have been in need of some level of caregiving support for 20 years. First, my father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. My mother cared for him at home for many years. She … [Read more...] about Navigating Uncharted Waters Of Caregiving
Try This To Help With Dry Skin
Consider adding omega-3 fatty acids to your diet through food sources or supplements to help with dry skin. The best food source is fatty fish, like salmon, cod, and tuna, but it is recommended that people only eat these once or twice a week due to potential mercury levels. A … [Read more...] about Try This To Help With Dry Skin
5 Signs of Caregiver Stress
Being a caregiver can be stressful. Are you: If you are a caregiver exhibiting signs of stress, seek support or see your doctor. Remember, being a healthy caregiver is paramount in supporting your aging spouse or disabled relative. Read more caregiving solutions, click … [Read more...] about 5 Signs of Caregiver Stress
A Way With Grief
Until you experience grief firsthand, it’s hard to know how it will affect you. Feelings of shock and loss can threaten to overwhelm, and those of us who’ve been there know that climbing out of its crooked depths can feel impossible some days. This is where Grief Mentor Teresa … [Read more...] about A Way With Grief