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What is Sundowning, and How Can You Manage the Symptoms

Sundowning is a condition sometimes experienced by those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of late-stage and advanced dementia. Also called “sundown syndrome” or “late-day confusion,” sundowning involves changes in behavior during evening hours, and it appears to be triggered...

How to Make Communication Easier as an Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver

Communicating with a person who has Alzheimer’s disease presents unique challenges. Here’s what you can do to make it easier to connect with your loved one. Set the Stage for Conversation When you want to talk to your loved one,...

4 Top Care Tips for a Loved One in a Wheelchair

Illness and advanced age can cause mobility issues for your elderly loved one. If he or she needs a wheelchair to help with getting around, here’s what you can do to provide the best care. Prioritize Comfort Choose clothing your...

Why Revisiting Positive Memories Can Be Good for Health

Do your friends joke that you or your loved one are living in the past? That’s not always a bad thing! Research actually shows it could be quite good for you. Revisiting happy memories appears to have several positive effects...

What Should You Do When an Elderly Loved One Criticizes You?

Criticism isn’t easy to deal with, and it can be even more hurtful when remarks come from a family member. It can be difficult to respond appropriately in the heat of the moment, but as a caregiver this is an...

How a Registered Nurse Can Help Prevent Post-Op Infection

Over 70 million inpatient and outpatient surgeries are performed every year in the U.S., and 1.4 million patients contract postoperative infections. These infections increase the likelihood of re-admittance from 7 percent to 41 percent and put additional financial burdens on...

How to Plan for Home Care After a Hospital Stay

Proactive discharge planning makes it much easier to transition back to a home environment after a trip to the hospital. Whether the stay was anticipated or an emergency, take these three steps to ensure a successful return home. Be Clear...

3 Communication Tips for Caregivers

Being a caregiver puts you at the center of a complex network of people with whom you need to maintain open communication. Use these strategies to keep calm and stay on track as you juggle these connections and responsibilities. Make...

The Benefits of Mental Exercises

As you age, your brain goes through changes, some of which may contribute to dementia. However, mental exercises can counteract or slow down these changes and provide many other benefits throughout your senior years. Memory Retention Studies show participating in...

How to Manage Nutrition for Elderly Loved Ones

Ensuring a loved one receives adequate nutrition to maintain health can be a challenge. Here’s how to support your loved one’s nutrition as he or she ages: Understand the Difficulties Did you know that 30 percent of elderly people living...

Why Home Healthcare Workers Need to Know Their Patients Well

Any in-home healthcare worker hired to help with your aging relative’s needs should be willing to build a close relationship with him or her. Knowing the details of your loved one’s life can affect care in many important ways. Comfort...

Transitioning Your Loved One to Professional Home Care

Being a primary caregiver is taxing, and you shouldn’t try to go it alone as your aging loved one begins to require more attention. Professional home care can provide the relief you need by providing high-quality care for elderly relatives....

How Respite Care Makes for a Merrier Holiday Season

The holidays should be a time of joy, but trying to prepare for celebrations while taking care of an elderly relative can make you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world. Here’s how respite care can help. Minimizes...

Why Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Need Respite Care

Caregivers often feel guilty taking time for themselves when their loved ones need round-the-clock attention, but it’s impossible to go on indefinitely without a break. Respite care is essential and offers distinct benefits for anyone helping out an elderly loved...

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