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! […]
The Link between Alzheimer’s and Sugar
Alzheimer’s disease affects many, every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops it. A recent study was published by the journal Diabetologia that involved 5,189 participants over 10 years and the results showed that people with higher levels of blood sugar had more accelerated cognitive decline. Several other studies have been done and the results all show: the […]
Senior Discounts: A Guide to Saving Money for Seniors
Everyone likes a discount, and dealhack made it easy for seniors to find all types of discounts with this guide. The guide has 183 brands broken into 18 different categories for seniors to choose from. There are all types of discounts from restaurants to retail to travel and much more. It also includes free services and tools […]
Staying Social and Stimulated in Retirement
If you’re looking at retiring soon, you’re probably excited and nervous—and with good reason. While some of you might be planning dream vacations, others might be planning to downsize to a smaller home. When you retire, you have more time for hobbies, but it can also bring on more solitude. That’s why it’s so important that you […]
Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
When Alzheimer’s is diagnosed before the age of 65, it’s considered ‘younger onset’ Alzheimer’s and about 250,000 people in the US live with it. Too Soon to Forget: The Journey of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease is a documentary that shows what it is like living with this disease. This documentary shows the stories of nine families affected by the […]
What Is Respite Care?
“Being a Parent to Your Parent” is no longer cliché in 2018. With seniors living longer than ever before, baby boomers and millennial’s are increasingly faced with the daunting (albeit rewarding) task of caring for an elderly parent or grandparent at home. For some, ‘home’ is the house they grew up in as children, as […]
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
This month is Parkinson’s awareness month, read below to learn more about it and #StartAConversation. What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine producing neurons in the substantia nigra part of the brain. Around one million americans live with this disease and more than 10 million people around the world.Symptoms […]
Senior Caregiving: Assessing Needs in the Kitchen, Bedroom, and Bathroom
Most seniors want to age in place, according to AARP, but sometimes the biggest threat to that goal is their home itself. Keeping seniors safe at home requires making adaptations that reduce risk and help meet daily needs. Whether you’re moving an aging loved one into your home or helping them stay in their existing home, […]
Skilled Nursing Tips for Family Caregivers / Checking Vital Signs
Vital signs are the front line health metrics which help a care team assemble a picture of a patient’s current condition. Vitals typically measure temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate, however, blood pressure levels are often also included. Why is it helpful for a family caregiver to measure these key health indicators? In a time […]
Assisted Living or Memory Care – Which One is Right For Your Loved One?
When an elderly loved one needs to find a senior care community—it can be an overwhelming experience for the entire family. There are so many different options available and types of senior care communities that choosing the best option can seem nearly impossible. One of the biggest questions that families have regarding senior care is whether or […]
Entrenamiento Para Cuidadores de Ancianos de California en Español
Quieres certificarte para ser un cuidador de Ancianos en el estado de California? Con Caregiverlist® es fácil, hoy mismo puede hacerlo! Nuestro entrenamiento fue creado por profesionales de la industria y cumple con todos los requisitos del estado de California, lo cual incluye 10 horas de entrenamiento. Por el precio de $59 reciba su entrenamiento […]
Emergency App Helps Caregivers Save Lives
The SirenGPS phone application helps caregivers during emergencies. SirenGPS is an emergency panic button app available for a caregiver’s smartphone. According to SirenGPS, more than 75% of 911 calls are made from cell phones. Every second is vital during an emergency. A First responder’s responsibility is to help the patient. An emergency panic button will […]