Unlocking Peace: Essential Strategies for Handling Angry and Agitated Behavior Related to Dementia
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging experience, particularly when dealing with angry or agitated behavior. As a...
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How to Navigate Challenging Emotions after Caregiving Ends: 5 Strategies
You’ve spent the last several months to several years caring for your loved one. And as all things do, your time as a family caregiver...
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Incontinence: Causes, Products, and Behavior Management Strategies
Understanding the causes of incontinence and how to recognize when it's happening When going through dementia, your loved one’s body goes...
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Tips for Helping a Loved One with Hoarding Disorder Declutter Their Home with Empathy
Every family caregiver faces a unique set of challenges. An often misunderstood and particularly difficult example is hoarding behavior....
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Managing the Cost of Caregiving In California: Resources and Tips
Caregiving is an incredibly important and often overlooked role. It involves providing emotional, physical, and financial support to an...
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What is a Care Manager and How Can I Better Manage My Loved One's Care?
As a family caregiver, you may be responsible for coordinating the care of a loved one who is ill, aging, or has a disability. This can...
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Behavior Management Strategies: How to Communicate with a Loved One with Dementia
Behavior management can be a challenging aspect of caring for a loved one with dementia, as the condition can cause changes in behavior...
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New Year Goal Setting for Family Caregivers: 3 Goals to Set for 2023
As the end of the year approaches, it’s a great reminder for all of us to take time to reflect on the last year and set goals for the...
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14 Gift Ideas for Family Caregivers This Holiday Season
The holidays are a special time of year, but they can also be a challenging time for those who are caring for an ill or elderly family...
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Physical Activity for Caregivers: How to Keep Your Loved One Active
As a caregiver, you’re tasked with countless duties on a day-to-day basis. One of the trickier ones is activity: how do you keep the...
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How to Safely Move The Person in Your Care: Bed and Car Transfer Safety for Caregivers
If you are a family caregiver, you may find yourself in the position of needing to move your loved one from one place to another. This...
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Is My Loved One Dehydrated? Here's How to Tell and 5 Tips to Rehydrate
Dehydration is a serious problem for many aging or ailing adults. As a caregiver, it is important to be aware of the signs of dehydration...
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5 Tips for Healthy Aging: How to Maintain Health and Independence
As we age, it's important to take steps to maintain our health. When you were young, you may have gotten away with being a bit more...
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Fall Prevention: 10+ Tips to Prevent an Elderly Loved One From Falling
Around one in four adults over the age of 65 will fall each year. Today, falls have become the leading cause of injuries (both fatal and...
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What is Adult Day Care and How Much Does It Cost? Your Questions Answered
Being a full-time caregiver can be emotionally and physically draining. It's important to have a support system in place to help you...
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