Register to Vote – Senior Care Benefits are Regulated by your Elected U.S. Senators and Representatives
Vote! This is your opportunity to have your voice heard. Remember, anyone working in the senior care industry has indirect support from government program as seniors receive Social Security benefits and Medicare or Medicaid health care insurance. Register to vote in your voting precinct. Deadlines sometimes exist for registration. Find out how to register in […]
Book of the Week: How to Take Care of Old People without Losing your Marbles
How to take care of old people without losing your marbles was written by Suzanne Asaff Blankenship. It’s a practical guide to taking care of elderly people without going crazy by staying organized. It’s full of helpful tips, guidance and great resources to help caregivers on their journey of taking care of a parent, relative, friend […]
Hydration and Demenita
A 24-year old invented a brilliant way to help his grandmother with dementia stay hydrated. Jelly drops are tasty treats that are filled with 90% water and look like candy, making it more appealing for patients. After realizing that his grandmother was not drinking enough water, Lewis Hornby created them. People with dementia often forget […]
Existing Liver Drug can Help with Alzheimer’s
According to Medical News Today, new research reveals that an existing liver drug can help treat Alzheimer’s. Researchers from the University of Sheffield in the UK revealed that the existing drug improved mitochondrial function. Mitochondria provides cells the energy they need to grow and divide. Because Alzheimer’s is such a widespread condition, researchers believe it […]
Movie of the Week: Still Alice
Still Alice follows the story of Alice Howland, a renowned professor and mother of three. She is diagnosed with early on-set Alzheimer’s shortly after her 50th birthday and the film shows the hardships that come along with the diagnosis. The movie raises awareness for caregivers who care for Alzheimer’s patients as we see her family struggle […]
Book of the Week: Holding the Net
Holding the Net: Caring for My Mother on the Tightrope of Aging was written by Melanie Merriman and won the choice for best caregiving book of 2017. The memoir follows Merriam as she navigates the difficulties of caring for her mother. Even with her background as a former hospice consultant who studied aging, illness and the […]
App of the Week: Lotsa Helping Hands
This week’s app is Lotsa Helping Hands. This app helps caregivers and loved ones organize their care plans. You can build a communal calendar for everyone who is involved in caring for someone. It also allows you to post requests for support, whether its meals, rides or even visits. It also has a community of […]
Breaking Stereotypes: The Male Caregiver
When thinking about family caregivers, what usually comes to mind is a middle-aged woman. But a new report from AARP stated that the percentage of male caregivers has gone up to 40% compared to 34% eight years ago. “Today, 40% of the 40 million Americans caring for a loved one are male.” Both male and […]
Movie of the Week: The Fundamentals of Caring
The fundamentals of caring follows the story of a retired writer looking for a new job after a tragedy. He takes a care giving course and is hired by an English woman to look after her son who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. It takes a while for the caregiver and patient to connect, but after […]
Book of the Week: The Conscious Caregiver
The Conscious Caregiver: A Mindful Approach to Caring for Your Loved One Without Losing Yourself, was written by Linda Abbit. Abbit is the founder of Tender Loving Eldercare, and she has been a caregiver for more than 20 years. In this book she shares her advice on taking care of an older parent or loved one and […]
How to Improve Your Sleep (Without Medication)
Physical, mental, and social changes that naturally develop with age can make it hard to get the rest you need. Everything from medications to failing eyesight can interfere with your body’s sleep-wake cycle. Despite these challenges, there are many effective ways to improve your sleep quality without adding another medication to your list. Start with […]
App of the Week for Caregiver Stress: Calm
Calm is the #1 app for meditation. It is designed to help with relaxation and meditation. It has an array of features including meditation, guided breathing, help with sleep and relaxation scenes and techniques. Being a caregiver is very rewarding but it can also be extremely stressful. Make time to focus on yourself, this app can help! […]