Practical Tips

senior independence

4 Ways to Provide Support While Encouraging Senior Independence

How much help is too much? Finding a balance is essential When an older adult starts needing help with everyday...

stay cool in hot weather

10 Tips to Help Seniors Stay Cool in Hot Weather

Seniors are at risk for heat stroke during hot weather Seniors need to be more careful of overheating and heat...

time management tips for caregivers

10 Best Time Management Tips for Caregivers from a True Expert

Managing time is an essential caregiving skill Time is precious when you’re caring for an older adult. There’s so much...

find humor in caregiving

Find Humor in Caregiving to Ease Tension and Boost Mood

Caregiving has its funny moments Funny moments can happen while you’re caring for an older adult. Of course, chronic illnesses...

Senior care during the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 / Practical Tips

Senior Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Coronavirus worries add stress to caring for older adults. Rebecca Rushing, BSN, RN, from FirstLight Home Care shares advice on...

Use a dementia journal to solve challenging behaviors and make caregiving easier

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

Keeping a Dementia Journal Makes Caregiving Easier: 7 Things to Track

Feel more in control by taking notes on dementia symptoms Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can feel like...

keeping aging parents at home

In-Home Care / Practical Tips

Keeping Aging Parents at Home: 5 Top Caregiving Tips

How to care for seniors at home for as long as possible People often say “I promised her I’d never...

aging parents need help

Caregiver Beginner's Guide / Practical Tips

7 Steps to Take When Aging Parents Need Help

What to do when aging parents need help If your aging parents need help to stay safe and healthy, you...

Prevent dehydration in seniors by using creative tips to get them to drink more water

6 Ideas to Get Seniors to Drink More Water

Dehydration is a common and serious health problem for seniors Preventing dehydration is important because it can cause serious health...

visiting aging parents

3 Things to Do While Visiting Aging Parents or Relatives for the Holidays

Take advantage of your holiday visit to check on older adults During the holidays, many people will be visiting their aging...

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