Connie Chow

Connie Chow

Connie was a hands-on caregiver for her grandmother for 20 years. (Grandma made it to 101 years old!) She knows how challenging, overwhelming, and all-consuming caring for an older adult can be. She also knows how important support is — especially in the form of practical solutions, valuable resources, and self-care tips.

Learning how to approach someone with dementia from Teepa Snow

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Positive Ways to Approach Someone with Dementia

Approaching someone with dementia sets the tone, and believe it or not, there's a right and a wrong way to...

senior dental care

Alzheimer's & Dementia

3 Ways to Improve Senior Dental Care to Reduce Heart Disease and Alzheimer’s Risk

Improving dental health improves overall health Caring for your older adult’s teeth isn’t always easy, especially for those with serious...

elderly toilet use

When Seniors Need Help Using the Toilet: Safety Tips for Caregivers

Seniors may need help getting on and off the toilet Even if your older adult is pretty independent, they may still...

dealing with caregiver guilt

7 Ways of Dealing with Caregiver Guilt That Improve Health

Caregiver guilt adds to stress and worsens health Caregiving is hard enough without the added guilt that often comes with...

Soothe dementia fidgeting hands safely with simple touch-based activities

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Ways to Calm Dementia Fidgeting Hands

Dementia Can Cause Fidgeting Hands Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may show anxiety or agitation through fidgety hands. Signs include...

Keep seniors busy and engaged at home during coronavirus with crafts, games, activities, and more

Stay Entertained at Home with Crafts, Games, Activities, and More

Have fun at home with a variety of activities Whether it's due to extreme weather or higher levels of flu,...

This guide helps you create a caregiving plan so you have time to make decisions and solve problems.

This Guide Helps You Make a Caregiving Plan in 5 Steps

A caregiver plan helps at any stage No matter where you are in the caregiving journey, it’s never too late...

3 ways to respond to caregiver criticism that changes the conversation and reduces future criticism

Managing Family Dynamics

3 Effective Ways to Respond to Caregiver Criticism

Try a more effective response to caregiver criticism Getting criticized is unpleasant – especially from family or friends who don’t...

Physical activities for dementia patients reduce challenging behavior and boost self-esteem

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Physical Activities for Seniors with Dementia: 12 Exercise Ideas

Physical activity has many benefits for seniors with dementia Physical activities and exercise are excellent, non-drug ways to improve well-being...

How to apply for and maximize SNAP benefits for seniors to help them buy healthy and nutritious food

Financial Matters

SNAP Benefits for Seniors: 7 Key Food Assistance Program Facts

Good nutrition is vital for seniors, but fixed incomes and rising food costs can make preparing healthy meals a challenge....

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