Posts by Ed Brown, COO
Help! My Aging Loved One Hates Washing Hair
You know how important it is to create a routine for your aging relative’s care, but many family caregivers struggle to attend to hygiene issues like bathing, showering and grooming.
Read MoreIs a Cell Phone Right For Your Aging Parents?
Some seniors enjoy having cell phones, but others struggle with them. You would like to make sure your parents have a cell phone to carry when they go for a walk. You’re not sure they’d actually use it. Here are a few of the things to consider when you’re weighing if a cell phone is right.
Read MoreDehydration Can Cause Health Problems in Seniors
Are you monitoring your aging relative’s fluid intake? If you aren’t sure how much water your elderly loved one is drinking every day, or what the signs are for dehydration in seniors, you could be putting their health at risk.
Read MoreHow Do You Go about Taking Care of Yourself First?
One of the biggest questions that you might ask yourself as a caregiver is how you can go about taking care of yourself first like everyone tells you that you should do.
Read MoreWhat to Look for Outside Your Parent’s Home During Holiday Visits That Might Indicate They Need Care
Visiting with your parent during the holiday season is a wonderful time to make memories and improve your relationship. It is also an opportunity for you to check in with them and identify changes that might indicate they need further care and assistance.
Read MoreIs There Really a Shortage of Caregivers?
In recent months, many media stories have presented stories about a lack of caregivers in the U.S. For families with aging parents, the thought of having a shortage of caregivers is worrisome. Is there really a shortage? The answer isn’t quite as simple as yes or no.
Read MoreAre There Different Kinds of Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is, as you may have guessed, cancer that begins in the tissues of the lungs. It is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths. Although those who smoke are the most likely to get lung cancer, it also affects people who have never smoked. There are two main kinds of lung cancer, non-small…
Read MoreWhy Does My Elderly Parent Seem So Blue During Winter?
Because the winter months bring the glitter and glow of the holidays, it’s hard to imagine anyone feeling sad or depressed. However, Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a common depressive state that affects many adults this time of year. If an aging mom or dad always grows irritable, moody, weepy, or depressed from late…
Read MoreFour Ways to Help a Primary Caregiver
Even if you’re not the primary family caregiver for the aging adult in your life, you might want to help out when and how you can. It’s a good idea to have an understanding of what you can do that really does help. Some of these ideas might help you to formulate a plan that…
Read MoreFive Tips for Coping When You’re Disappointed in Yourself
Disappointment is a feeling that no one wants to experience, especially if they’re a caregiver. If you’re feeling these types of feelings more often, try some of these ideas to work through them. You Might Be Your Own Worst Critic. You’re tackling a tough job in being a family member’s caregiver. It’s entirely possible that…
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