Caregiving often requires us to adapt to new roles and expectations. It can be challenging to see someone we love struggle or change. It’s common to long for the days when they were healthier and more independent. You also may not even realize how much you are yearning for … [Read more...] about Your Loved One Has Changed – How To Embrace It
Caregiver Solutions
Brighter, Safer Spaces
Recognizing a need for safer homes so that individuals can live there as they grow older is at the heart of every aging-in-place program across the country. New Directions Aging in Place has an innovative approach that not only includes physical home improvements but also the … [Read more...] about Brighter, Safer Spaces
Get Great Sleep At Any Age
Many people believe that humans need less sleep as we age, but the reality is more nuanced. While it’s true that sleep patterns change with age — resulting in lighter sleep and more frequent awakenings — older adults still need roughly the same amount of sleep as younger adults. … [Read more...] about Get Great Sleep At Any Age
When A Caregiver Needs Support
You likely know what respite care is, even though that particular term may not have been used. According to the National Institute on Aging, respite care “provides short-term relief for primary caregivers,” but what it looks like can vary depending on the needs of the caregiver … [Read more...] about When A Caregiver Needs Support
Concierge Medicine: A Direct Line to Your Doctor
The landscape of medicine is constantly on the move. With all these fast shifts, there might be times you feel left behind in terms of the patient/doctor relationship. But what if there’s a way to reestablish that classic connection? This is what’s happening when it comes to … [Read more...] about Concierge Medicine: A Direct Line to Your Doctor