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Glen Campbell Remains “Gentle on My Mind”
Take Care – It’s Hot Out There!
Evening Shadows and Sundowning
The hardest part of the day for many caregivers and for those they love can be late in the afternoon and in the evening. When the shadows appear and the day is coming to a close, one out of five people who suffer with dementia often experience Sundowning. According to an article on WebMD, sundowning […]
New Target for Workplace Bullies: Seniors
Time was, workers counted the days until they reached age 65, which also heralded the beginning of their retirement years. But times have changed. In the aftermath of a pandemic, and a turbulent, constant changing economy, a late 2022 online survey of American workers revealed that most workers (55%) plan on working in retirement, either […]
Robo-Cats Do What Real Pets Can’t for Dementia Patients
Therapy animals have been well-documented anxiety relievers for the sick, stressed and elderly. But the services these animals provide have limits. For example, therapy animals are mostly brought in by handlers, and so aren’t available in the night when patients are restless. They also need bathroom breaks, to be fed, walked, and to get out […]
Finding the Calm in the Midst of the Storm – Overcoming Anxiety
Many of us suffer from anxiety from time to time. When we’ve taken up the huge task of care giving, we experience a lot more stress which can trigger anxiety. There can be a million reasons why we go through restlessness and nervousness but there are things we can do to change our predicaments. There […]
Helping People—Other Than Betty White—Make Connections
The Toughest Men On Earth: Male Caregivers
In an earlier blog entry, we wrote about the forgotten daughters. While these women come from diverse backgrounds, more often than not, they fall into caregiving because they have no other choice. And while caregiving comes from a loving place, it can add stress and become a financial burden. That burden has traditionally fallen on […]
Reflecting on a Life
A Focus on the Positive Aspects of Care Giving
Yes, caregiving is a struggle, but beyond the squabbles, the endless work, the negative emotions, the lack of time for yourself — what you are doing is awesome! Remind yourself daily! So often we focus on the problems associated with caregiving. After all, problems need solving. But in order to live each day with a […]