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What All Family Caregivers Need to Know About Parkinson’s Non-Movement Symptoms

When most people think about Parkinson’s disease, difficulty moving or tremors likely come to mind first. However, if you’re taking care of an older loved one with Parkinson’s, you’ve probably noticed they’re dealing with so much more than just movement issues. Parkinson’s non-movement symptoms, like depression, sleep problems, and cognitive changes, can have as much […]

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United in Care: Communication Essentials for Family Caregivers

Caring for an older loved one can strain family dynamics. Siblings may disagree on care decisions, adult children may feel stressed, and aging parents may resist help. Effective communication is a must for family caregivers to bridge the gap between differing opinions, ease the stress of caregiving responsibilities, and make certain everyone feels heard and […]

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What Family Caregivers Really Need From Their Own Mouths

If you’ve ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you’re not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may find that your own needs are placed on the back burner. A recent listening session, however, allowed family caregivers to speak honestly and openly about what they need—and their feedback may surprise […]

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Having Patience Takes Practice for Family Caregivers

Does your blood pressure soar when you finally finish filling your cart with groceries, only to find just one checkout lane open and a line of annoyed shoppers ahead of you? Or when you arrive five minutes early for a doctor’s appointment, only to wait 45 minutes to be seen? Having patience is a skill […]

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Top Tips to Help Family Caregivers Be Better Senior Advocates

Trusting someone you love into the care of somebody else is never easy, particularly for a senior member of the family. Whether at home or in a care facility, you’ll have questions you need answered. You’ll also want to be ready to advocate for the senior to proactively address any potential problems and also to […]

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Maximize Elderly Health: Top COVID-19 Resources for Seniors and Family Caregivers

Being aware of where to turn with regard to the current, most reliable info on COVID-19, particularly as it pertains to the elderly and those who provide care for them, is essential – and can be confusing. Because of so many sources and differing opinions on this important topic, we want to help make it […]

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5 Easy Steps for Caregivers to Host Successful Family Meetings

“It takes a village” was never a truer statement than when applied to being a caregiver for an adult loved one. And, it’s necessary for that “village” to keep up successful, ongoing communication in order to provide the best care, making certain that all participants are on the same page. It’s also crucial for family […]

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Build Stronger Family Relationships With Important Conversations

When you dedicate a great deal of time and energy to caring for an older member of the family, it is natural for other relationships to take a back seat. After all, there are only twenty four hours per day, and you can only spread yourself so thin. This could result in additional stress, misunderstandings, […]

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Do Caregivers Develop PTSD?

If you think PTSD only happens to individuals who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can occur after any traumatic event or experience. It may surprise you to discover that caregivers develop PTSD and that providing care for a loved one is one of the main causes of PTSD. Nevertheless, the […]