A Helping Hand for the Holidays: In-Home Respite Care 101
There are plenty of reasons for family members to take care of aging or disabled loved ones. The role can be rewarding, bringing people closer to the.
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Making Holidays More Enjoyable for Those Living With Dementia
For most, the holiday season is chock full of fond memories and anticipation. We look forward to quality time spent reminiscing and bonding with loved... Keep Reading
What to Look for When Visiting Older Adults During the Holidays
For many families, the holidays are the only time they have to spend together, and COVID-19 has made that more challenging. Phone calls and emails... Keep Reading
13 Halloween Costumes for People Who Use Wheelchairs
Halloween isn’t just for little kids anymore and neither is dressing up. In 2019, 68% of adults 18 and older planned to participate in... Keep Reading
Hacks for Family Caregivers During Hectic Holidays
Recently, my mom and I were watching the Hallmark channel and discussing upcoming gatherings and parties. By the time we started listing our to-dos fo... Keep Reading
Power of Thanksgiving - The Health Benefits of Gratitude
The feelings we experience during this festive occasion bring us together and have the power to unite us in expressing and receiving gratitude through... Keep Reading
Let Freedom Ring: Patriotic Music Resonates With Older Adults
Through the years of working with people in various care settings, I have always been aware of how most older adults identify as patriotic. It’s a c... Keep Reading
Keep a Good Habit
New Year’s Day is over, but New Year’s resolutions are just getting started. According to Statista, 93 percent of Millennials and 91 percent of Ge... Keep Reading
All I Want for Christmas (Senior Edition)
That familiar holiday tune expresses a simple wish of a child – not for the expected list of toys – but for front teeth to grow in quickly enough ... Keep Reading
Santa’s Secrets for a Joyful, Long Life
You’ve heard about Santa’s list – the one with names of children, their behavior, where they live and what they want for Christmas. However, you... Keep Reading
The Holidays and a Loved One With Dementia
When someone in the family has dementia, two important facts need to be respected, particularly around the winter holidays: We want to spend the time ... Keep Reading
Providing Care for Military Caregivers
In the U.S., millions of injured, ill and disabled veterans depend on friends and family for care. In fact, according to the RAND Corporation, there a... Keep Reading
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