It is difficult for caregivers to acknowledge the stress that comes with being a caregiver of a loved one suffering from dementia. You will have feelings of guilt that you hold resentment against your loved one because of the stress that comes from being their caregiver but it is important to keep your own mental health a priority. [Read more…]
We would like to think that criminal activity would leave some demographics of the population alone like children or aging seniors. Unfortunately, that is just not a reality and as a senior caregiver something you should plan to encounter before it is too late. [Read more…]
It may feel like 2020 is now a distant memory and the challenges that were faced when Covid-19 lockdowns and protocols changed our lives. Texas has returned (for the most part) to business as usual but there are still some effects happening due to Covid related to the assisted living industry. [Read more…]
Unfortunately, one of the resonating images from movies over the past several decades when it comes to assisted living facilities is one where everybody plays Bingo silently. It’s a depressing image that couldn’t be further from the truth when looking at modern day care facilities. As a caregiver, you might decide it is time to get your loved one up and active outside of the boardgames they might be playing (or not playing anything at all). We wanted to highlight some different ideas that will work for both mobility challenged and active seniors. Take a look at our list! [Read more…]
The conversation can be one of the toughest conversations to have. If you are realizing that it is time to discuss the long-term care for your aging loved one, you have likely recognized signs of aging. It could be that they are struggling with their memory or not being able to handle normal daily tasks. [Read more…]