A caregiver, sometimes referred to as a caretaker, refers to anyone who provides care for another person. Millions of people living in the United States take care of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Sometimes caregivers live with the person or nearby, other times they live far away. For… Continue reading Basics of Caregiving for Dementia Patients
Tag: caretaker
How to Help A Parent Who Is A Caregiver
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally draining. A primary caregiver—especially a spouse—may be hesitant to ask for help or a break. Be sure to acknowledge how important the caregiver has been for the care recipient. Also, discuss the physical and emotional effects caregiving can have on people. Although caregiving can be satisfying, it also can… Continue reading How to Help A Parent Who Is A Caregiver
Making Sure Your Loved Ones Age Safely “In Place”
Fact: Everyday nearly 10,000 people turn age 65 – and most people, as they age, want to stay in their homes as long as possible — instead of moving into a retirement community. This process is called “aging in place” – but for this process to fully work, any possible risks (physical or emotional) should… Continue reading Making Sure Your Loved Ones Age Safely “In Place”
Old Age – Then and Now
A long time ago, when I was just a teen, a girlfriend who already volunteered at a local nursing home, invited me to volunteer. For six months or so, twice a week, Sue, dressed in a cute Candy Striper outfit, pushed around the hospitality cart. Her job, which cast her in an angelic light, was… Continue reading Old Age – Then and Now