Tips and Help for Caregivers - DailyCaring

Financial Matters
Free Tax Help for Seniors and Veterans
Read More
Activities for Older Adults / Top 10
Printable Crossword Puzzles for Seniors (Free)
Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia / Top 10
SAGE Test for Alzheimer’s: 12 Questions
Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia / Top 10
“I Want to Go Home” in Alzheimer’s: Try 3 Kind Responses
Read More

Featured Articles

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...

When it comes to dementia, sometimes bending the truth is the most appropriate course of action.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Therapeutic Fibbing: Why Experts Recommend Lying to Someone with Dementia

“Always tell the truth” is one of the golden rules we're supposed to adhere to. But when it comes to...

Latest Articles

Anticholinergic medications can worsen or cause dementia symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

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...

6 practical tips that help you prepare for family caregiving and feel more confident in the role

6 Ways to Prepare for Family Caregiving

Caregiving can be a scary and overwhelming responsibility. Whether you’re going to become a caregiver soon or are already caring...

incontinence pads for beds

Practical Tips / Products & Services

Incontinence Pads for Beds: Layers Work Best

Make incontinence cleanup easier and faster If your older adult experiences incontinence, you might spend a lot of time cleaning...

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...

Fixed incomes and rising expenses can land seniors in financial trouble

Financial Matters

Seniors in Financial Trouble: 5 Ways to Help

With fixed incomes and rising expenses, many older adults’ finances can end up strained. LendingTree shares 5 ways to help...

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

In-Home Care / Stress Relief

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...

1
...
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
...
92