How Do You Work Full-Time and Provide Your Dad’s Care?
Your monetary needs require you to work full-time. Your dad is aging at home and needs help. He needs assistance with activities of daily living. He is most comfortable with you providing that care. What[...]
Glioblastoma – What You Should Know About This Deadly Cancer
Senator John McCain’s death may not have been a huge shock to many. It was known he had a brain tumor. This cancer, glioblastoma, isn’t common, but it’s something families should know more about. The[...]
What Does Positive Self-talk Look Like for a Caregiver?
It’s really easy to say some pretty negative things to yourself. Turning those negative bits of self-talk around is a powerful tool that you can use to give yourself a boost when you need it[...]
What Should You Do When a Diabetic Senior’s Blood Sugar is High?
As a family caregiver to an older adult with diabetes, you probably watch their blood sugar levels closely and work hard to keep diabetes under control. Unfortunately, no matter how diligent you are, sometimes blood[...]
What to Do When Parkinson’s Causes Hallucinations
There are many difficult physical symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, the disease can also cause something called Parkinson’s psychosis. The mental symptoms of Parkinson’s psychosis often include hallucinations, making being a caregiver to a[...]
Help Your Elderly Relative Cope With Rosacea
Rosacea is one of the most common skin diseases and can develop in people of all ages and skin types. Elderly adults are among the most likely to be affected with the most severe symptoms.[...]
