You deserve a break, but how can you avoid spending your respite time worrying about what’s happening at home? Ample planning will ensure your loved one’s needs are met and minimize your anxiety, allowing you to fully disconnect.
67 CommentsI recently participated in a study to help researchers develop a "frailty index" for people over 65 and I'm not sure what to think of my results.
4 CommentsAdult day care staff members are trained to handle dementia behaviors, including: anxiety, hallucinations, wandering and aggression.
0 CommentsAlthough PTSD is commonly associated with survivors of disasters, the emotional strain of caregiving can have serious and unexpected long-term effects on a caregiver’s mental health.
8 CommentsAntipsychotics can help manage symptoms of agitation, aggression and anxiety in people with Alzheimer's disease, but these drugs carry safety concerns that caregivers need to be aware of.
3 CommentsYou may not have the time or finances to hire a massage therapist, but you can still reap the benefits of a relaxing massage. Here are some self-massage techniques that you can do with everyday household items: a pencil, a sock, and two tennis balls.
1 CommentNo one wants to feel sad, anxious, afraid, or angry. But this attitude can make it difficult to tease out the advantages of being subjected to these emotions. The first step to finding the positive in the negative.
1 CommentProviding care for a senior can be very rewarding, but without a balanced care plan and regular respite, family caregivers risk developing serious mental and physical health problems of their own.
12 CommentsWhen you finally manage to take time to unwind, do you find it difficult to relax? If so, you’re not alone. Learn how to switch off “caregiver mode” so you can fully benefit from valuable respite time.
19 CommentsAlthough it’s common for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to occasionally become agitated, angry or aggressive, redirection techniques are an effective method of managing these difficult behaviors.
3 CommentsAre you struggling with caregiver stress and finding it difficult to practice self-care? Use these six steps to replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with beneficial habits that relieve stress and anxiety.
22 CommentsChemical restraints are no longer the norm in nursing homes, but stories of overmedication of the elderly persist. Drugs may be necessary to improve a resident’s quality of life, but close monitoring is the only way to tell if a facility is overdoing it.
35 CommentsReiki is a holistic therapy that can complement any conventional medical treatments a senior is already receiving. Using touch, Reiki practitioners transfer restorative energy to their patients to aid in physical and mental healing.
5 CommentsA new study has found that women with certain personality traits may have double the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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