Dealing with the Highs and Lows of Senior Caregiving
Caregiving can be an emotional rollercoaster filled with highs and lows depending upon the day. Here are some important things to focus on as the caregiving journey plays out.
Protecting Your Aging Parents Against Identify Theft
Over 2.5 million Americans aged 65+ are victimized by identity thieves and cyber criminals every year. If you’d like to protect your aging parents from identify theft, here are some tips that should help keep their nest egg safe and sound as their retirement years play out.
Openly Connecting with Your Home Care Agency
Open communication between you and your home care agency will help your loved one receive the best care possible. Your needs will be known, allowing them to be met. Here are some suggestions to help you with properly connecting with your home care agency.
Involve Family in Your Parent’s Care
Caretakers left to care for a parent on their own are prone to caregiver burnout if they don’t enlist help from siblings or other family members, which is nothing to be ashamed of. That’s why you need to know who, how, and when to ask for help.
Including Seniors During the Holiday Season
Regardless of their capabilities, seniors enjoy special times, and they greatly appreciate being kept in mind during the holiday season. Here are five things you can do to have the holidays feel special for your senior.
Should You Consider Getting a Senior Loved One a Pet?
The decision to get a pet for your senior loved one can sometimes be a challenge. They may want and need the companionship, yet not be able to meet the physical demands of the type of pet they'd like to have. There are both pros and cons to getting the senior in your life a pet. Let's take a look at some of each to help you decide.