When you’re caring for an aging loved one, it can be hard to come up with engaging activities that will both benefit your loved one and help pass the time. Our Caregiver Circle panel shares five easy ideas you can try at home today.Invite a visitor over. “Visitors are the … [Read more...] about 5 ideas to entertain your loved one today
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4 questions to ask your director of nursing
Choosing a nursing facility for your loved one can be stressful — especially when you don’t have much time to make a decision. Angela Allen, director of nursing with Christian Care Communities’ Christian Health Center Louisville, answers some common questions about nursing … [Read more...] about 4 questions to ask your director of nursing
3 questions to ask your aging parents
It’s hard to think about our parents aging, but being prepared can ease the stress and make difficult decisions go more smoothly. Being able to make choices about the continued care of your parents while they still have the cognitive abilities to express their wishes is the first … [Read more...] about 3 questions to ask your aging parents
Caregivers: Remember to have fun with your loved one
“I remember that when I was helping care for my mom at home, it was easy to become focused on her health needs, nutrition, exercises, and doctor appointments but forget to have fun together,” says Kayla Cook, owner and director of Caring Excellence Personalized Home Care … [Read more...] about Caregivers: Remember to have fun with your loved one
How she handled a situation where multiple loved ones needed care
Sheila Carter, founder and president of Heartsong Memory Care, gives her solution to a caregiving quandary:“With two people in our family recently needing home care, we decided to consolidate and have both under the same roof. We had four family members collaborating and rotating … [Read more...] about How she handled a situation where multiple loved ones needed care