Having surgery is challenging enough as it is, but if you’re the family caregiver, how can you prepare the home and set up the best environment for the recovering patient? Of course, making things safe, comfortable and easiest for all involved is the goal. 5...
Across the board, people aren’t often open or transparent when discussing mental health and behavioral challenges and the strain it can cause on relationships. This can be compacted when it’s an elderly parent who is struggling and the adult child who is...
There are a number of skills that make an excellent caregiver. Being observant is at the top of that list. Being able to know what is happening with your patient, even when you aren’t with them, and also being able to communicate any concerns to the family is...
Using sunscreen is one of those things we all know we should be doing. But many of us don’t wear it. In addition, many people over 65 don’t even think that they need it. Or perhaps they live in a part of the country that doesn’t have hot (or very...
When looking at diseases and conditions, we most often worry about how to support the person who has the condition. But those around them, their families, friends and immediate support system need care too. When it comes to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, it can often...
Diabetes management can be tricky. It seems like it should be easier, but one of the things we can do is to control our diet and yet many of us aren’t interested or disciplined enough to make those changes. But is it discipline or is it just not knowing how? 3...
