I came to Al‑Anon because I had an alcoholic child. I felt miserable because my child was in trouble and frustrated because I couldn’t seem to do anything about it. I also felt angry that he lied and took advantage of me. As a father, I saw myself as the fixer. I provided wisdom,
Here's why you shouldn't feel guilty asking Grandma to babysit.
High temperatures can be dangerous for seniors and older adults. These 10 tips help seniors stay cool in and out of the sun.
Home Health Care in Westfield IN: Getting even a little more active can make a big difference for your aging family member.
Today I give up the idea that my thoughts are different from my words. I give up the idea that things are independent from my ideas. I embrace the mystery of oneness and diligently look for the sig…
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Brain games can help our senior loved ones win the battle against dementia, right? Or can they? Recent reports are mixed on whether brain games are effective at stimulating our brains and keeping dementia at bay. We can help fight decline in our brain fitness by making healthy lifestyle choices.
This short quiz briefly assesses your philosophical world views and tells you which out of eight schools of thought you are closest.
Family caregivers often feel emotional when it comes to the care of their mother. The woman did the caretaking is now in need of care. There are many steps to determine what level of care she needs and what next steps to take. Early detection of self-neglect is the key to understanding care needs.
Most often, there is nothing purposeless about the wandering behaviors of a person with dementia. If you want to prevent and stop a loved one from wandering, yo
When a person with dementia has difficulty getting dressed, it’s important to allow them to make their own decisions for as long as possible, and to carry out the activity as independently as possible. Dressing is a very personal and private activity – and one in which we are used to making our own decisions. As dementia progresses people increasingly need more help. It is important to enable people with dementia to make their own choices for as long as they can and…
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“Discernment” is one of those words that we tend to throw around a lot, especially in our current era. In recent times, we’ve grown in our sense that how we operate here in church should embody something beyond mere “democracy,” or—even worse—personal or ‘consumer’ preference. We also use the word “discernment” to talk about what...
Going with seniors to doctor’s appointments can be challenging. This helpful free guide helps you avoid conflicts & get the most out of their doctor’s visit
The Pyles believe God will give you a sign of what He wants done and sometimes it can be as obvious and loud as a hawk crashing into your window.
Rachel Pugh: The therapeutic qualities of gardens are increasingly being recognised as a way to improve the health of care home residents
Be alert to the signs of financial struggle and be ready to gently step in and offer to work with your loved one when you are helping seniors manage finances. It’s difficult for older adults to admit that they need help managing money, but a little support can make their lives so much easier, and put your mind at ease.
As years pass by, each one of us grows both physically and mentally. With increasing age, the body starts to enter the process of aging which is completely natural and can be managed with a good lifestyle and diet. However, what you may not know is that your mind could be actually causing early signs …
Despite improvements, numerous areas of senior housing still demand innovation. How will regulation help — or hurt — innovations in those areas?