Caring for an aging parent or relative is one of the most significant acts of love a person can offer, but it can also be one of the most demanding. Family caregivers often juggle work, parenting, and household responsibilities while navigating complex medical, emotional, and financial decisions on behalf of their loved one. But stepping Read More
Category: Caregivers
The Top 5 Things Every Caregiver Should Know About Medication Management
Caring for a loved one has many facets and involves a variety of tasks that are essential for their health, safety, and quality of life. One of the most critical tasks is keeping track of their medications. When caring for someone with dementia, this task can be complicated by the patient’s memory loss or confusion Read More
From Burnout to Boundaries: Reclaiming Yourself as a Caregiver and a Woman
Let me start by saying this: if you’ve ever reheated your coffee three times and still never drank it — I see you. As a mom of three, a business owner, and someone who’s walked the winding road of divorce, I know firsthand what it feels like to carry the weight of everyone else’s needs Read More
Memory and Mental Stimulation Practices for Alzheimer’s Patients
Of the nearly 7 million people living with Alzheimer’s Disease in the U.S. in 2024, Florida has one of the largest populations (along with California and Texas) of those suffering from the disease. Probably the most common and recognizable symptom of Alzheimer’s is dementia, which, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, includes loss of memory, language, Read More
Elder Care Hurting Your Career? A Quick Guide for Working Caregivers
Of the 43 million Americans providing elder care for a loved one, about 60% also work outside the home to earn a living. That’s no easy task! No wonder caregiver stress is such an epidemic in this country—caregivers like you not only have to worry about the health and safety of your aging parent, spouse, Read More