by Sasha | Aug 24, 2026 | Family Caregiving
When an aging loved one starts making what you consider poor decisions, it’s worrisome. Are they no longer thinking straight? Is this normal aging or something more serious? There are two terms to know when concerns arise about cognition: capacity and...
by Sasha | Aug 17, 2026 | Family Caregiving
If you’re providing care for your loved one, you may long for a night to call your own. Better yet, a few days and nights of R&R. Go to bed when you’re ready, sleep deeply, and do what you want all day! A respite break isn’t indulgent, it’s...
by Sasha | Aug 10, 2026 | Family Caregiving
If the person you care for has a problem with memory loss (dementia), you may find that they get agitated about things that don’t make sense. Your long-retired dad, for instance, may wake up in the mornings and insist, “I have to go to work!” It can...
by Sasha | Aug 3, 2026 | Family Caregiving
Anger as an emotion is neither good nor bad. It is a messenger. It can provide energy and motivate you to action. Chances are you have felt angry at some point during your experience of caring for a loved one. It’s normal! However, anger by itself has never...
by Sasha | Jul 27, 2026 | Family Caregiving
Is air travel coming up for your older relative? These tips can make it an easier, less stressful experience for both of you. Preflight planning Check with their doctor. Get an “okay” for travel by air. Ask for a note to support any special assistance...
by Sasha | Jul 20, 2026 | Family Caregiving
Many people hear of aspiration pneumonia when it’s already too late: their loved one has the diagnosis. This doesn’t have to be you. Aspiration pneumonia is preventable. It occurs when foreign matter, such as food or saliva, is breathed (aspirated) into...
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