The Blended Family and the Advantages that Come with Aging Parents
...when it comes to responsibilities between parties. A checklist can help reduce friction and bring all people together for the single purpose of care. Caregiving With Step-Parents One common issue in blended families is differences in personality, politics, and religion which can require extra patience and understanding. Facing the challenges...
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Five Balance Exercises To Do At Home
...with this exercise. Ensure you’re comfortable with the exercise itself before making it more difficult. 3. Reach and Put (this exercise as it relates to everyday movements.) Equipment: Chair Starting Position: Stand off to the side of the chair with both feet on the ground. Lift the foot and arm...
Do Heavier People Burn More Calories and When is Heavy Healthy?
...might come with come controversy is the idea that being overweight might not mean that you are unhealthy. According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, being overweight doesn’t necessarily make you unhealthy automatically. This should come as no surprise to sports fans because elite athletes can...
Tough Talks for Caregivers: Difficult Conversations and 7 Ways to Manage Them
...money trouble, medications, or personal time, it’s important to be able to communicate your needs in a calm and reasonable way. Difficult conversations don’t have to be uncomfortable. Having these communication skills can greatly improve your chances of being heard and getting your message across. These are important skills that...
Care Options for an Aging Population
...looking to downsize Assisted Living Communities This type of community allows residents to live in private apartments with care services on hand. Most have communal dining included in the monthly price, offer transportation services, and a variety of housekeeping options. They also host regularly scheduled social events to keep you...
Solo Aging and the Social Complications of Aging Alone
As baby boomers continue to redefine aging and retirement, there is a new trend on the rise. Solo aging, or aging alone, is becoming more and more common. These new seniors are living longer, maintaining more active lifestyles, and more likely to incorporate innovations in technology into their everyday lives....
3 Ways to Start Tough Conversations About Senior Care
...thinking about x, y, and z. Stay on the Same Level When having tough conversations, it’s important for the person you are conversing with to understand that you are on their level. In other words, try to understand where they are coming from and that their response might be an...
All Aboard! How to Prepare for the Roller Coaster of Caregiving
...How to Start Caregiving Unfortunately, there are many difficulties that come with caring for a close family member or friend. In an ideal world, a family meeting should be called to get an idea of: What the role of the caregiver should be Each family members’ expectations and understanding of...
5 Fantastic Tips for Spousal Caregivers and How to Take Care of Yourself
...to. That is why it is so important for you to take care of yourself when caring for another person. Spousal Caregivers Complications of Caring for Your Spouse When caring for your spouse, there are several complications you will likely encounter. Emotional Complications There are many emotional complications of caring...