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.

Medication management for seniors is critical when multiple medications are involved.

Medication Management for Seniors: Ten Tips

Managing multiple medications can be overwhelming for seniors, especially when dealing with different dosages, schedules, and potential side effects. Yet...

Affordable in-home care is hard to find. Here are some strategies to help ease that burden

Affordable Home Care: 8 Ways to Lower Senior Care Costs

The rising cost of in-home care can feel overwhelming, with prices averaging around $27 per hour, many families struggle to...

Anticholinergic medications can worsen or cause dementia symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Common medications can cause dementia-like symptoms Common prescription and over-the-counter medications called anticholinergics (anti-col-in-er-jik; hear it) have side effects that...

When dealing with nighttime incontinence, one layer of protection often isn't enough—but the right combination of bed pads can keep sheets dry and make cleanup effortless.

Common Aging Conditions

Incontinence Pads for Beds: Layers Work Best

Incontinence Pads for Beds Help with Cleanup If your older adult experiences incontinence, you might spend a lot of time...

6 ways to convince seniors to take medicine

6 Ways to Convince Seniors to Take Medication

Why do seniors refuse to take medicine? Many families struggle to convince seniors to take medication that’s absolutely necessary for...

Home health care vs in home care: they sound so similar, but they’re not the same and there are some important differences

Home Health Care vs Home Care: What’s the Difference?

They sound the same, but are different services The words “home health care” and “home care” sound so similar, most...

Use nonverbal communication techniques to talk to someone with dementia. They make caregiving easier and improve quality of life for both of you.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Talk to Someone With Dementia: Calm, Positive Body Language

Use calm, positive body language to talk to someone with dementia Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can...

6 tips make it easier for caregivers to take some well-deserved breaks

6 Ways to Make It Easier for Caregivers to Take a Break

Caregivers need to take care of themselves too The secret to surviving long term caregiving is to pace yourself and...

List of the top seven housing options for seniors from Daily Caring

7 Senior Housing Options: Which One Works Best?

Here's an excellent overview of the seven most common senior housing options. This piece may help you hone in on...

3 reasons why seniors aren’t taking medication as prescribed

Not Taking Medication as Prescribed Harms Senior Health

Missing medication doses seriously affects senior health Not taking prescribed medication has serious consequences for older adults. According to a...

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