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.

These tips help keep seniors with dementia safe from accidentally wandering away

Alzheimer's & Dementia

8 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s Wandering

Alzheimer’s wandering is dangerous Getting lost or accidentally wandering away is a serious issue for people with Alzheimer’s disease or...

Reduce stress and improve well-being with 5 ways to reduce and manage caregiver resentment

5 Ways to Reduce and Manage Caregiver Resentment

Manage caregiver resentment to reduce stress When put into a situation that we didn’t choose, it’s not uncommon to feel...

Tips from the Experts: Helping Someone with Alzheimer's Brush Their Teeth

Alzheimer's & Dementia

3 Tips to Help Someone with Alzheimer’s Brush Their Teeth

This article shares three practical tips for gently assisting someone with Alzheimer’s in brushing their teeth. This ensures their smile stays healthy while preserving their dignity and peace of mind....

Try these ideas for Easter activities for seniors. They’re senior-friendly, fun for all ages, and great for groups or one-on-one.

Activities for Older Adults

6 Fun and Festive Easter Activities for Seniors

Easter offers an excellent opportunity to connect with the seniors in your life through joyful, meaningful activities that celebrate the...

Top 15 stress relief tips that are most useful and realistic for busy caregivers

15 Quick Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress

Have plenty of caregiver stress relief options at hand When you’re caring for an older adult, caregiver stress is part...

What is frontotemporal dementia, signs and symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, how it compares to Alzheimer’s, risk factors, and treatment options

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Frontotemporal Dementia: Signs and Symptoms

Frontotemporal dementia tends to start at younger ages Frontotemporal dementia is the 5th most common cause of dementia. It’s also referred...

5 simple ways to monitor an in-home caregiver to ensure your older adult is well cared for

5 Ways to Keep an Eye on Your Senior’s In-Home Caregiver

You want to know that your older adult is well-cared-for When you hire an in-home caregiver to help care for...

why do seniors have trouble swallowing

Medical Conditions

Why Do Seniors Have Trouble Swallowing?

Swallowing problems are more common in seniors Some older adults have trouble swallowing food or liquids. This serious condition is...

How to protect your mental and physical health when caring for parents who didn’t care for you

Managing Family Dynamics

Caring for Parents Who Didn’t Care for You: 5 Ways to Handle the Situation

Conflicted relationships make caregiving more difficult Some parents may have been neglectful, mean, absent, or abusive. When they need care,...

caregiver worry

3 Ways to Turn Caregiver Worry Into Productive Action

Worrying hurts caregiver health and relationships One thing all caregivers do is worry. What if dad doesn’t take his heart...

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