by Lynette | Oct 21, 2019 | Family Caregiving
Trusting the body’s ability to heal itself and get stronger: This is the basis of physical therapy. Physical therapists use exercises and hands-on care to reduce physical pain and limitations. Their motto? “Physical therapy brings motion to life.”...
by Lynette | Oct 14, 2019 | Family Caregiving
While there is no denying the hardships of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, a growing number of families are exploring innovative strategies for including lightness and laughter on the journey. One option is to steal a page from the theater arts—specifically,...
by Lynette | Oct 11, 2019 | Family Caregiving, Uncategorized
This is a second interview in a Focus on the Family series on caregiving. As they discuss their personal journeys in caring for aging family members, Michele Howe and Lisa Anderson offer insights on many aspects of caregiving, including the difficulties of...
by Lynette | Oct 11, 2019 | Family Caregiving, Uncategorized
As our parents age, we can find ourselves in uncharted waters and overwhelmed by the unknown that looms on the horizon. This wonderful interview on Focus on the Family offers great insight for getting our bearings as we chart the course of this journey. Here’s...
by Lynette | Oct 7, 2019 | Family Caregiving
For many older adults, use of a walker carries great stigma. It’s a symbol of disability and often of isolation. In actual fact, a walker can be the key to staying actively engaged with favorite activities. The benefits of a walker It can bear up to 50% of a...
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