by Lynette | Sep 9, 2024 | Family Caregiving
We all need hope. It motivates us to get up in the morning and get going on the day. It makes our burdens less tiring. It’s even been documented to reduce anxiety and depression while improving health and quality of life. Hope is not a blind conviction that...
by Lynette | Sep 2, 2024 | Family Caregiving
As a family caregiver, you have probably thought a lot about your loved one’s safety. Perhaps you have even purchased a wearable call button for medical emergencies. But what if something happens to you? For instance, a car accident on the freeway? Or a...
by Lynette | Aug 26, 2024 | Family Caregiving
If the person you care for has generally good balance and needs just minimal support for getting around, a rollator (walker with wheels and brakes) might be preferable to a standard walker. Rollators enable a more normal, fluid stride. The features to consider start...
by Lynette | Aug 19, 2024 | Family Caregiving
The ability to handle one’s own financial affairs is critical to adult independence. Low vision challenges this freedom. Fortunately, most banks are prepared to assist clients, whether banking online or in person. Online, your loved one can adjust the...
by Lynette | Aug 12, 2024 | Family Caregiving
Has your loved one ever flatly rejected your perfectly sensible solution to their problem? Though your idea may seem like the obvious route to take, it’s not so simple when you’re caring for an older adult. Your relative has had a lifetime of making...
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