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.

Use these tips to convince someone with dementia to change clothes

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Change Clothes

Helping a loved one with dementia change clothes can be a daily challenge, as confusion, resistance, or discomfort may make...

By working with doctors, pharmacies, and insurance, caregivers can create a safety net to ensure backup medications are always available when needed.

Build a Backup Medication Supply for Emergencies at No Extra Cost

Emergencies, such as natural disasters, unexpected travel, or pharmacy delays, can disrupt access to vital medications, putting older adults at...

positive self talk for caregivers

4 Ways to Reduce Caregiver Stress with Positive Self Talk

Positive self talk is a simple and powerful stress-reduction tool Caring for an older adult can feel like a non-stop...

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

Medical Conditions

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

Activities for Older Adults / 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...

moving to assisted living

Assisted Living Facility

Moving to Assisted Living: 5 Ways to Know When It’s Needed

Get help with this tough decision Moving to assisted living is a huge, difficult, and often heart-wrenching decision for caregivers....

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

Activities for Older Adults / COVID-19

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,...

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