Being Patient with your Dementia Loved One

Jul 20, 2021 | Weekly Tips

Love and patience allow caregivers to calm an agitated parent, reassure an anxious one, or redirect one who is confused. Given the wide swings in mood and behavior that can be caused by any type of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, love and patience are...

Caregiving Is Rewarding But Stressful

Jul 19, 2021 | Blog

If you’re a caregiver, you know  that taking care of someone who needs your assistance can be very rewarding. Being there for your loved ones when they need you is a core value for many. But being a caregiver can exact a high toll, and caregiver stress is...

Preparing Others To Step In And Take Care Of Your Loved One

Jul 6, 2021 | Weekly Tips

Preparing others to step in and take care of your loved one is a vital step in caregiving. What happens to your loved one if something happens to you? Something as simple as telling another person how your loved one likes their meal prepared or how high the volume on...

The Caregiver “AAA” Dilemma

Jul 6, 2021 | Blog

Many times we think we’re too selfish and often feel ashamed about it. But the truth is the caregivers get out of the habit of taking care of themselves. Here’s how it works; you find the whole thing almost impossibly hard, yet other caregivers do it...