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
Category: Family Caregivers
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
Safe Voting For The Elderly
We’re less than a month away from one of the most divisive presidential elections in history, smack in the middle of a global pandemic. These are strange and unprecedented times, and voting is more important than ever. Understanding how and where to vote can be difficult for elderly populations, so Granny Nannies is here to Read More
Safe In Nature
As we collectively come to terms with the new normal, doing our best to make the right choices to preserve our lives as well as our mental and emotional well-being, many of us are struggling with all this time spent inside. While the safest place for your elderly loved ones during the pandemic remains at home, Read More