Posts by Ed Brown, COO
Who Should Be in Your Caregiver Support Network?
You might have heard about forming your very own personal support network, but who should be a part of that group? It can vary, depending on your needs and your senior’s needs, but this list can get you started. Your Senior’s Medical Team. Your senior’s medical team can help you to learn as much as…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do if Worrying Seems Like All You Do?
At some point in your caregiving journey, you might start to feel as if worrying is about all that you do. It’s easy to get wrapped up in what might happen or what you might be able to prevent. But worrying isn’t productive and it saps energy you need for other tasks. Take a Step…
Read MoreNational Senior Citizens Day – Find Senior Discounts for Your Parents at These Six Places
August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day. This year, take your mom and dad out to celebrate. Many popular businesses want to help you celebrate. Here are six companies extending special discounts on National Senior Citizens Day or year-round. 1. AMC Theatres. Take your parents to the movies. They’ll enjoy a break in a climate-controlled…
Read MoreWhen an Aging Parent Is Moving In, It’s Still a Good Idea to Hire Home Care Aides for Support
It took a lot of convincing but your elderly mother has finally agreed to move in with you and your spouse. Perhaps this wasn’t an idea your spouse was too thrilled about at first, but eventually he or she came around or relented and felt this was the best option for her. What is your…
Read MoreBeneficial On the Road Fun for a Road Trip with Your Senior
Vacationing is exciting, but after hours on the road, it can get tedious, and even frustrating. Planning for fun along the way is not only an important part of defeating boredom and keeping moods elevated, this fun can also offer benefits for your aging parents. Let these ideas inspire you for beneficial on the road…
Read MoreWhat Causes Back Spasms?
If you’ve ever experienced a muscle spasm in your back, you know how excruciating they can be. Now, imagine having that pain as an older adult who is already frail or has a condition that causes chronic pain. Understanding what causes back spasms may help your aging relative to avoid them. But, just in case…
Read MoreWhat Can Your Senior Learn in a Mature Driver Course?
Many insurance companies and agencies that work with the elderly offer something called a mature driver course. These types of driving courses focus on some age-specific concerns that can really help your elderly family member be a better driver. How to Avoid Distracted Driving. When your aging adult first learned to drive, chances are that…
Read MoreWhat is the True Risk of Stroke for Your Elderly Parent?
As a family caregiver, awareness is one of the most important tools you can have. Being aware of the risks your senior is facing allows you to take the proper steps to help reduce these risks, and to prepare yourself to give your senior the care they need should these risks develop into serious medical…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do When Caregiving Isn’t Going So Well?
Believe it or not, every day as a caregiver is not going to go the way that you would ideally like for it to go. And if you’re experiencing weeks like that, caregiving is likely feeling painful for you. Look at Your Goals in Caregiving. Sometimes the reason that caregiving seems as if it isn’t…
Read MoreCauses of Emotional Overeating in Family Caregivers
More than 65 million Americans act as part-time or full-time family caregivers. As more elderly adults need help with personal care due to physical and mental limitations, more demands are placed on family caregivers to cope with the responsibilities. The stress of caregiving can lead to numerous physical and mental health issues if it is…
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