by Jess Heydlauf | Jun 19, 2024 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness, Memory Care
Traveling with Dementia: Tips & Considerations Taking a summer vacation is an annual tradition for many families, and that doesn’t have to change as family members age. However, it may require more careful planning, especially if travel plans include a loved one...
by Jess Heydlauf | Apr 18, 2024 | Caregiver Support, Featured
Managing Caregiver Burnout Caring for a family member can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. Around 100 million U.S. adults care for a loved one, and around 56% balance caregiving with a full-time job. Depending on the level of care your loved...
by Jess Heydlauf | Dec 7, 2023 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness
How to Spread Holiday Cheer to Your Senior Loved One The holiday season is synonymous with celebration, joy, and connection. But for many seniors, the holidays bring increased feelings of depression, anxiety, and more. Whether it be because of the grieving of a loved...
by Jess Heydlauf | Nov 30, 2023 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness
Tips for Caring for a Senior with Dementia Dementia is a debilitating disease affecting 1 in 7 American adults over the age of 71. When a loved one has dementia, they require extra care and monitoring. While being a caregiver for a loved one is rewarding, it can also...
by Jess Heydlauf | Nov 9, 2023 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness
What is Palliative Care, and Who can Benefit? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), each year, an estimated 56.8 million people are in need of palliative care. Often, the terms palliative and hospice care are used interchangeably. While the two are...
by Jess Heydlauf | Jul 6, 2023 | Caregiver Support, Featured, Health & Wellness, Health, Wellness, & Care
A Guide to Bereavement for Seniors & Caretakers Unfortunately, death is a natural part of life. The older you get, the more likely you are to face losing loved ones. When seniors lose friends, spouses, siblings, and neighbors it can be very isolating and...