Posts from 2016 December 19, 2016 Visiting Friends and Family Keeps Seniors Young at Heart It’s a fact that seniors benefit both physically and mentally from spending time with loved ones during the holidays. Just like all of us, we feel young and happy when we’re with the people we love. Spending time with your senior loved ones isn’t just good for them; it ... Read More September 20, 2016 Visiting Elderly Parents - Checklist to Track Their Health and Well-Being Elementary, My Dear Watson At some time, you will find yourself wanting to keep abreast of changes in your elderly parents’ health and well-being. This will require a bit of subtle sleuthing and a lot of observation on your part. You might feel a bit like Sneaky Pete, but ... Read More September 16, 2016 Caregiver Employment Opportunities at the AARP Virtual Career Fair AARP is hosting their next Virtual Career Fair on September 20 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET. This live online event provides those 50+ with the opportunity to recharge their job search and connect with local and national employers – all from the comfort of home. During the ... Read More August 23, 2016 How to Deal with Denial About Seniors Needing Help Family Caregivers vs. Denial When family members refuse to face the fact that their aging loved one needs help, they can create anger, stress, and frustration for family caregivers. Whether it’s a mental or physical need or both, it’s crucial that their seniors get the care ... Read More July 26, 2016 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Myths and Facts To be a good caregiver, knowing the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s myths and facts is necessary. Because there is still a lot we don’t understand about them, it is not surprising that myths and misinformation have spread, and you need to be aware of them. Myth: ... Read More Page 1 of 2
