ALS Awareness Month
May brings us amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness month. This designated month is designed to gain awareness and encourage funding and research for this currently incurable disease. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, named for the famous baseball player that came down with ALS and brought it to national attention when he delivered his farewell […]
Helping your Parent after a Diagnosis of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A diagnosis of macular degeneration can leave a senior fearful of what lies ahead and their ability to lead an independent life. Depending on the stage of the disease, they may have no vision loss or their central vision may be diminishing at a rapid pace. There are lifestyle changes that may slow down the […]
Is There a Way to Keep Family Members Informed and Still Have Peace?
Keeping the peace and keeping other family members informed about your loved one’s health don’t have to be mutually exclusive goals. With a little practice and planning, you can manage both. Don’t Force Anyone to Participate It can be really difficult for some family members to participate in meetings or discussions about your elderly loved […]
What You Should Know About Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
April is Emotional Overeating Awareness Month. As a family caregiver this is an ideal time for you to learn about this common form of emotional expression and how it can impact your elderly loved one during their later years, and you in the course of your care journey. A common response to stress, anxiety, and […]
Why Do You Have a Difficult Time Accepting Down Time as a Caregiver?
When you’re a family caregiver, taking time to relax and to refresh yourself is much more important than you might think. The problem is that it can be very difficult for the average caregiver to accept that need and to actually take that time away. Here are some of the bigger reasons that can be […]
The Effects of a Stroke
The effects from a stroke vary from total recovery to permanent long-term disability. If your parent is suffering from some of the after-effects associated with this disease, know that they are not alone. Strokes affect more than 795,000 people in the United States every year. Movement Damage to the part of the brain that is […]
Facing an Uncertain Future with Mom Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming
There are going to be plenty of times in your life when the future seems uncertain. One of those might be when you’re helping your elderly mother. There are an estimated 44 million family members providing care and support to elderly and disabled loved ones. These family caregivers often wonder exactly what the future is […]
What Are the Best Things You Can Do for Your Own Emotional Support as a Family Caregiver?
Emotional support is essential for anyone who cares for other family members. If you’re not feeling as emotionally supported as you need, look into trying one or more of these solutions. Seek Help and Support When you first start out on your caregiving journey, it can feel as though there’s no one out there who […]
3 Ways a Senior Can Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
According to WebMD, “cancer starts when (cancer) cells in the body begin to grow out of control”. They can then spread to other areas of the body. For prostate cancer, what we see is cancer cells that grow uncontrollably in the prostrate, a gland found only in males. The treatments for prostate cancer typically include chemotherapy, […]
Sharing Technology with an Elderly Parent
Your parent may be a little tentative at embracing the age of technology. Using a computer may leave them feeling overwhelmed and agitated. Fortunately, society has recognized the need to help seniors incorporate the gifts that computers and other forms of technology can bring into their lives and has developed instructional tools just for this […]
