by mg_user | Aug 19, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
49-years-old. Female. Providing 24 hours of care a week. Performing medical and nursing tasks on a consistent basis. These characteristics describe the typical family caregiver according to a recent study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, but this...
by mg_user | Aug 10, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
Planning three meals a day is a time-consuming task, but this can become even more difficult for seniors and their caregivers. Previously, we identified mealtime challenges faced by seniors, and caregivers should know how to manage your loved one’s mealtime challenges...
by mg_user | Jul 10, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
Taking the time to care for oneself can be difficult for all of us amid our busy schedules, but this can be even more difficult for caregivers. Some caregivers may even feel guilty about using the necessary time to take care of themselves when they are constantly in...
by mg_user | Jul 3, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
Providing care for a loved one is a very rewarding yet stressful responsibility, which is why there are so many resources out there offering caregivers the chance to de-stress. Getting a substantial amount of exercise and sleep can be especially helpful when balancing...
by mg_user | Jun 19, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
In a perfect world, we would know the exact time and place of an emergency, but unfortunately, we can’t know any of that. Timing is crucial in a critical situation, and that statement is especially true when a crisis affects an older adult. Whether your loved one...
by mg_user | Jun 10, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
No matter what season of life you are in, food is our main source of nourishment for the body and mind. Especially as we age, nutrition is the key to keeping our bones, muscles and the other parts of our body stronger and our bodies living longer. It is essential for...
