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Honoring Caregivers This Holiday Season

Post category:Personal Finance
Post last modified:June 27, 2024

Family Caregivers are all unique individuals. Some caregivers live with the person they care for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Other caregivers provide supportive care. The individual whose care they manage may live in their own home or a facility and require assistance from family members. These caretakers are frequently still employed and may have children at home. They are popularly known as the Sandwich Generation. Regardless of the sort of family caregiver you are, your…

Creating a Dementia-Friendly Environment at Home

Post category:Seniors & Caregiving
Post last modified:August 31, 2024

We understand the importance of creating a safe and inviting living space. In this article, we'll share actionable insights to help you create a dementia-friendly environment at home and transform your home into a place where individuals with dementia can thrive. Environment Matters For people with Alzheimer's and dementia, everyday life can be both challenging and frustrating. As the symptoms progress, they will struggle with remembering, processing, thinking, and reasoning. Some simple changes to the home environment can help…

Alzheimer’s Resources

Post category:Seniors & Caregiving
Post last modified:March 18, 2024

June is Alzheimer’s awareness month. To help caretakers and families of people with Alzheimer’s disease, we’re providing information and resources. 10 Symptoms of Alzheimer’s If you notice any of these in yourself or a loved one, make an appointment to get checked by a doctor. 1. Memory Loss That Disrupts Daily Life This differs from age-related changes that include temporarily forgetting names or appointments. Alzheimer’s memory issues cause confusion that isn’t easily overcome and make daily life more challenging.…

Technology Makes Aging in Place Easier

Post category:Seniors & Caregiving
Post last modified:December 21, 2023

Seventy-five percent of adults over the age of 50 say they want to stay home as they age rather than move to a support-care facility. A few years ago, this would have been challenging as rides, meals, and other services could be difficult to obtain. Now, technology allows these older adults to stay home and connected, making aging in place possible. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a…

November is National Caregivers Month

Post category:Seniors & Caregiving
Post last modified:March 19, 2024

In addition to National Alzheimer’s Awareness month, November is National Caregivers Month. The purpose of this is to recognize the challenges family caregivers face and to support them. To get an idea of the importance of caregivers, let’s take a look at what a day might look like. Mornings Most family caregivers are mothers with school-age children. Mornings are a juggling act of getting the kids ready for school, making sure their partner has what they need, and getting…