9 Reasons to Care for Aging Parents at Home
If you have an elderly parent, chances are you have spent more than one sleepless night worrying about their future. When faced with the daunting task of elder-caregiving, many don’t know where to...
View ArticleDifferent but the Same: Emotional Changes After Stroke
When someone survives a stroke, a family feels relief, happiness, and joy. But no one can be prepared for the perplexing wave of emotions that a stroke survivor experiences. Although emotional changes...
View ArticleEating Well After Stroke: Tips for Dealing With Swallowing Disorders...
Eating well after stroke is key to successful recovery. After all, our bodies need proper nutrition and fuel to heal. But it’s hard to eat when you have trouble swallowing or keeping food in your...
View ArticleGet Moving For National Senior Health & Fitness Day!
May 30th marks the 19th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day celebrating the theme: “Get Moving…Start Improving!” On National Senior Health & Fitness Day, hundreds of local...
View ArticleAnxiety Disorder in Older Adults: Worry Words to Watch Out For
Have you ever heard a friend or fellow caregiver say, “Oh, Mom, she has always been the anxious, worrying type!” Would you describe your aging relative as a worrywart? A nervous Nellie? While these...
View ArticleHow to Handle Criticism When You’re a Caregiver
In many caregiving situations, the primary responsibility falls to one person — typically an adult child and more often a daughter. The burden of caregiving can be overwhelming, particularly when...
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