By becoming your loved one’s safe space you are providing them with the confidence that they will not be rejected or abandoned. You are giving them security from a very scary outside world full of unknowns, fears, and expectations.
Prepare for Respite Care When You Need A Break from Caregiving
Every caregiver needs a break at some point. But how do we take one without causing ourselves or our loved one more stress? Find out how to prepare for respite care when you need a break from caregiving.
How to Interact with A Person with Dementia
The worst reaction you can have to your loved one with Dementia is to stay away. Put aside your excuses of wanting to remember them like they were or not wanting to cause them more confusion. Learn how to interact with your loved one with Dementia because they need you now more than ever.
5 Mistakes I Made with Hired Home Care for My Elderly Parent
While there is usually a primary care person, caring for an elderly parent is a team effort. There are so many pieces involved in creating a successful care environment and plan that it is virtually impossible to do on your own. Even with my knowledge and limited experience, I still made several mistakes as I branched out to adding home care as part of our new caregiving team.
10 Must-Have Products for Elderly with Dementia
Our primary focus as family caregivers is to provide our loved one with the best quality of life possible despite their disease and limitations. That’s why finding products that are easy for you elderly loved one with Dementia to use in their daily life is so important.
