Stress from caregiving is usually caused by the caregiver being so consumed with care given to the person that they fail to take care of themselves. Caregiver stress is a constant state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. It happens when the...

Being responsible for a senior loved one can be an incredibly difficult and stressful experience. Not only can it be emotionally and physically exhausting, but it can also be time-consuming and impact your ability to take care of the other...

How Depression Affects Seniors in Winter The cold winter months are depressing enough without adding COVID-19 on top of it. Many seniors experience symptoms of depression because activities are limited and sunshine is reduced during the winter months...

Getting the Grandkids Involved There’s probably nothing more enjoyable and fulfilling for most Grandparents than being involved with their Grandkids. Whether it’s sharing in the first steps when the Grandkids are babies or attending sporting events and...

When you’re taking care of a senior parent it can be emotionally challenging as well as difficult. With the role of the caregiver being reversed, where you are no longer the child but taking care of the parent, complications can arise. The situation has...

If you’re a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you may not have taken a vacation for a long time. It's difficult to plan a day trip let alone a vacation for a longer time. But, because you are a caregiver, it's important to have downtime...

You often hear about the negative side of being a family caregiver but not usually the positive side. Believe it or not, there are positive benefits to caregiving to both the caregiver and the person they are caregiving for. For a caregiver, it’s the...

When you're the caregiver for a loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer's, the holidays can be stressful. Whether it's from a disruption in your loved one's schedule to unexpected guest dropping by, you can become worn out. So, taking a break after the...

When your loved one needs in-home care, a custom care plan will be put into place. This starts from the moment the office is called to set up an assessment until we arrive at the home to put the plan in motion. Services tailored to specific needs Home...

A care plan is a tool that family caregivers and professional caregivers use to manage and organize your loved one’s needs and required services. It’s a tool which is effective, but only if updated and assessed regularly. After you have put an initial...