Ways to Deal with Constant Complaining
As a caregiver you might often be subject to constant complaining from your loved one. The source of negativity can arise from many...
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year one in four deaths is caused by heart...
Caregivers and Lack of Sleep
A good night’s sleep is one of the important things a caregiver needs, but it’s often quite elusive. In fact, sleep problems are one of...
Alzheimer's, Music, Mood & Memory
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. According to a new study led by Dr. Teppo Särkämö and the University of...
A New Year of Caregiving
With the start of the New Year it might be a good idea to take a moment to reflect on the obstacles you faced last year and how to...
Caregiving During the Holidays
Caregiving during the holidays can be stressful, and even filled with anger and frustration. However, there are ways to make it easier to...
Tips for Dealing with Childhood Diabetes
The diagnosis of diabetes in your child can cause tremendous fear, anxiety, confusion and uncertainty. And it’s often just as difficult...
Taking Care of YOU
It’s important to remember that as a caregiver, you need to take care of yourself as well. Just as you’ve seen right before your flight...
Juggling Work and Caregiving
If you find that you’re having to devote more and more hours to caregiving, and are losing time at work, here are some suggestions to try...
10 Early Signs of Dementia
Dementia isn’t actually a disease, rather it’s a number of symptoms that can be caused by disease, one of which the leading is...
Make Caregiving Easier
Research has shown that caregivers often underestimate the abilities of their loved one. It’s important to recognize the difference...
