With more than 325 million people residing in the U.S. alone, it is not easy to think that loneliness would be so common. However, more than 50% of older adults live alone, and more than a million of them are estimated to be chronically lonely. In fact, nearly half of older adults researched stated that their most common source of companionship is the television.
Read MoreAuthor: Patricia LaCroix Nihill | Posted in: Aging Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, socialization
Have you ever walked into the office or a get-together with friends or family and had someone say to you with great concern, “You really look tired today!” Although you may have been feeling pretty perky before that moment, suddenly you really DO feel tired and rundown. The words we speak to each other and the way we interpret them are powerful.
Read MoreAuthor: Kari Kelly | Posted in: Aging Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, Senior Health Care
With Alzheimer’s and dementia affecting so many in the Norwell area, we at North River Home Care want to do all we can to provide the necessary support and resources that family caregivers need.
We’re pleased that our monthly Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group, led by Nadine Shweiri,
Read MoreAuthor: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Dementia Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, resources
It is always best to tell the truth, right? Even so there are times when some truths are better left unsaid or at least worded more positively, especially when talking with aging parents. Although we may have the finest of intentions in wanting to help senior parents navigate life, we are able to help prevent hurt feelings in our loved ones by rethinking statements such as the following:
Author: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Aging Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, Communication
As the saying goes, there’s no place like home; but what do you do when someone you love and care for insists on going home – when that person already IS home? When you are providing care for a loved one with dementia, unfortunately this discussion can be a common occurrence.
Read MoreAuthor: Patricia LaCroix Nihill | Posted in: Dementia Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, dementia treatment, senior independence
Losing your vision, particularly later in life, can have a great impact on your independence, and often, your sense of self as well. If vision deteriorates as your loved one ages, he or she may be reluctant to talk about this, perhaps out of fear of the unknown or worry that he or she may be taken out of her home environment.
Read MoreAuthor: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Aging Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, vision care
As you start down the sometimes difficult road of caring for your parents, you’ll confront a range of challenges from the profound to the practical. You’ll find it’s a life-changing experience — one that’s often as inspiring as it is painful. To get you started, here’s a list of the important life issues you’ll face in the months and years to come:
Author: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Aging Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips
