Posts from April, 2024 April 18, 2024 3 Suggestions for Family & Private Caregivers to Practice Self-Care to Best Care for Loved Ones Caregiving has both positive and negative effects on the family caregiver. It is very gratifying to help a family member with activities of daily living. But day after day, week after week, caregiving can burden family caregivers. Some of the negative aspects of family ... Read More April 11, 2024 5 Ways Volunteering is Good for a Senior's Mind, Body, and Soul Earlier this month, I discussed the importance of exercise and an active lifestyle for seniors with Parkinson’s disease. Recently, one of our Home Helpers caregivers who assists a gentleman client with PD accompanied the man to an activity class that he really enjoys. The ... Read More April 04, 2024 Driving Retirement Part 2 – Having the Tough Conversation About Taking the Keys Away In last week’s blog, I addressed Driving Retirement Part 1 – When to Take the Keys Away from a Senior Loved One, and the signs that may indicate it is time to have a tough conversation about taking the car keys away for driving safety concerns. In this week’s blog, Driving ... Read More
