Lucy Martin, an IT manager at UPS, says music was something she used to help her mother. Lucy bought a keyboard, and before long, her mother was playing music herself.“I got a keyboard, and my mom started exploring it,” Lucy says. “At first she was tentative and cautious. … [Read more...] about Caregiver uses music to help mother
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Helpful tips when caring for an ailing spouse
Carol Cockerel’s time caring for her ailing spouse taught her valuable lessons on not only how to care for her spouse, but also how to care for herself.Carol says she:Set a rule for herself to be patient and listen more.Wishes she had learned listening skills before becoming a … [Read more...] about Helpful tips when caring for an ailing spouse
Caregiver advice: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”
Dealing with a loved one suffering from disease can be frustrating, but Mary Kay Flege, chair of HCM Senior Services, says accepting the situation for what it is will help in the long run.“Don’t sweat the small stuff. Plan ahead as much as you can, but accept that your loved … [Read more...] about Caregiver advice: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”
What to wear on a summer date night
Pulling together an eye-catching date night outfit is simple — all you need is a little creativity and versatile pieces. Stylist Alissa Hicks shows us how it’s done.Models: Bill and Rita StitesOn Rita:“This printed jacket with a pop of green was the perfect summer night-time … [Read more...] about What to wear on a summer date night
A simple way to keep track of all your medications
Pate Rita, President of ElderCare 4 Families, dishes on a trick she has learned to make taking and keeping track of different medications easy on aging adults and their caregivers.“Take a sample of each pill and tape to a form alongside the names (generic and brand) of the … [Read more...] about A simple way to keep track of all your medications