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Tips for Creating an Alzheimer’s Wandering Kit

If a north Texas senior you love lives with Alzheimer’s disease, keeping them safe can be a challenge. Wandering is often high on the list of concerns for caregivers and for good reason. The statistics on wandering are frightening.

Research shows that when someone with Alzheimer’s disease wanders, the first 24 hours are critical. Every hour beyond that makes it less likely the senior will return home safe and sound. Having a plan in place to help first responders launch the search for your loved one throughout the Dallas and Fort Worth areas is the key.

One way to do that is by creating an Alzheimer’s Wandering Kit. [Read more…]

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The Virtual Caregiver: Caring for a Texas Senior Long Distance

Caring for an aging parent or other senior family member can be stressful. According to research from the American Psychological Association, 80% of Baby Boomers report living with high levels of caregiving stress. When your older loved one lives in a different city or state, the logistics make the role even more difficult.

How can you keep an eye on them when you don’t live nearby? What can you do to stay involved in decisions? How can you show your aging loved one that you care when you can’t be there very often?

Fortunately, there are a variety of different technologies you can use to help you be a virtual caregiver. With careful planning, you can help your north Texas senior loved one maintain their independence longer. [Read more…]

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Healthy Resolutions for Caregivers to Make in 2016

If you are the caregiver of a north Texas senior, juggling all the responsibilities in your life may feel overwhelming. Research tells us that the majority of family caregivers work at least part-time outside the home. Many also have children of their own to care for.

This balancing act creates a variety of issues for caregivers ranging from extreme stress to insomnia. It can lead to serious health problems.

The Physical Impact of Caring on Family Caregivers

In a 2010 survey conducted by Gallup industries, caregivers were asked a variety of questions to help researchers learn more about the physical impact of caring on family members. Symptoms participants most commonly reported included: [Read more…]

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Beating Caregiver Stress During the Holidays

The holidays can be a challenging time of year for everyone. But for already overloaded family caregivers, there are added pressures. Seasonal tasks such as shopping for holiday gifts, wrapping presents, decorating the house and hosting parties can take a toll. When you add caring for a north Texas senior loved one to that list, it can result in a potentially serious case of caregiver burnout.

Not surprisingly, four in ten caregivers say they can’t manage it all during the holidays. But there are steps you can take to lighten your load and take care of your own mental, emotional, and physical health during the holiday season. [Read more…]

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