Begin by acknowledging the common struggles seniors face during certain times, such as cold weather, shorter days, holidays, and the absence of loved ones. Emphasize the importance of addressing these feelings and provide a sense of empathy. Understanding Seasonal Blues: Discuss why seniors may experience heightened feelings of sadness during specific seasons. Factors such as Read More
Category: Senior Care
Resistance To Care
Resistance To Care – Don’t Take It Personal When caring for a parent or loved one, you have most likely encountered some resistance. It could be something simple like not wanting to take a shower, refusing to use the walker, or more troubling issues like refusing to eat. Get to the bottom of the resistance Read More
One Son or Daughter ALWAYS Does More
One son or daughter always does more to take care of their parents. Circumstances often dictate this, it’s not necessarily anybody being casual or lazy or being thoughtless. Some logistics make it so that one daughter or son usually does more. As elderly parents begin to rely on family for more support, the amount of Read More
Purposeful Activities Can Improve Quality Of Life
For older family members who like to fold towels, polish the furniture or set the table, it really can make a difference in their quality of life. If somebody wants to peel the carrots or set the table – Why not? The important thing is that families are doing things together. Housework can be considered Read More
Prevention tips for seniors to combat cancer
Yes, October means seeing pink ribbons everywhere, reminding us all about the importance of getting screened for breast cancer and finding a cure. But we all know that there are so many cancers out there that can impact our senior loved ones. Thankfully, the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control has revealed ways to Read More