Most discussions on family caregiving talk about adult children supporting aging parents or one spouse supporting the other. Yet, these aren’t the only patterns. Sometimes grandchildren are caring for elderly grandparents instead. This may happen because there’s a considerable rift between the senior and their adult child. Other times, the grandchild may live nearer or […]
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What to Do When Your Elderly Mother Wants Constant Attention
Adult children often face one of two problems with aging parents. Sometimes parents are fiercely independent, refusing help from any and all sources, while trying to hold onto their old life as much as possible. Other parents may fall into the opposite camp, like when your elderly mother wants constant attention or when they’re expecting […]
Why You Must Be Cautious with Poor Caregiving Advice
People love giving advice, they really do. And often, this doesn’t come in the form of a friendly suggestion, but as a surprisingly demanding should. Caregivers often bear the brunt of this so-called pattern, often getting pretty poor caregiving advice in the process. Perhaps you’ve been told that you should visit your aging mother more […]
What to Include in a Care Plan for a Disabled Adult
The vast majority of adults with disabilities live with their parents or guardian and 31% of parents have said that they don’t know if other children will step into a caregiver role in the future. Even if disabled children have family members who are willing to lend support, it is vital to draft a care […]
Powerful Medication Management Systems for Seniors
Finding a good solution for medication management is critical for promoting overall health. The various options presented in this piece are all approaches that you can take and key parts of an overall medication management system.
5 Tips for Dementia Caregiving in the Holidays
At the best of times, the holidays involves a considerable amount of stress. This is even more significant if you are caring for a person with dementia. So, this post considers some ways to make sure the holidays turn out well.