When a parent first moves into assisted living, it’s common for their children to feel overwhelmed with guilt. Questions like “Does my loved one feel abandoned?” or “Could I have made a different arrangement to keep them at home?” often weigh heavily. While these emotions are natural, it’s important to approach the situation thoughtfully and strike a balance between caregiving responsibilities and your own life.
For aging adults, the move to an assisted living facility is a major life change, but even more so for a couple who has lived together for many years. It is comforting for families to know that while the selection process is still challenging in this situation, there are a growing number of facilities offering […]
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Many children of aging parents face a challenging decision: is it time to demand that your parent no longer get behind the wheel, or are you being overly cautious and wrongly limiting their mobility? The is one of the most crucial moments you’ll experience as a caregiver: it may be the first time you have […]
While it is incredibly difficult for adults to adjust to the progressive challenges that come along with caring for a loved one with dementia, the pain and frustration a child (or teen) might feel can become almost overwhelming. Imagine, for a moment, the difficulties in comprehending why their grandparent or other loved one no longer […]
Being a caregiver is a challenging journey, especially when caring for a loved one with dementia. Cognitive decline brings unique obstacles, such as managing unpredictable behaviors, increasing caregiving responsibilities, communication difficulties, and feelings of isolation as friends and family sometimes distance themselves. These challenges can leave caregivers feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood.
In such times, joining a dementia care support group may offer relief and support. These groups, often led by trained professionals, provide a safe space for caregivers to share experiences and gain insights. Some groups cater to specific needs, such as spouses, adult children, or those caring for patients in later stages of dementia. Below, we explore the pros and cons of joining a dementia care support group to help you decide if this resource is right for you.
Caring for an aging parent while juggling work, family, and personal obligations can feel like an impossible balancing act. Many caregivers take on too much, often sacrificing their own well-being in the process. The emotional complexity of caregiving, especially the role reversal between parent and child, makes setting boundaries difficult. However, establishing limits isn’t just beneficial for the caregiver, it also fosters a sense of independence and dignity for the aging loved one.
Currently, about 37 million Americans are affected by some form of hearing loss – from slight impairment to complete deafness. Of that staggering number, only about one-fourth of those individuals actually utilize hearing aids to overcome this challenge. Among the top reasons for not choosing a hearing aid: the unwillingness to admit the disability and […]
While eating healthy is vital for any person, regardless of age, the senior population tends to be especially susceptible to poor nutrition or malnutrition. Studies have revealed that a whopping 15 – 50 percent of elderly people in the US suffer from malnutrition, but detection has sometimes proved difficult. Symptoms such as lethargy, light-headedness and […]
With the possibility of multiple bills being generated from a single visit – along with discrepancies in the diagnosis and treatment necessary – there’s no wonder that medical bills sometimes have errors. In fact, a recent study conducted by the American Medical Association revealed that even with the recent improvements in billing accuracy, a full […]