My Elderly Mother Wants Constant Attention – What Should I Do?
So your elderly mother needs constant attention from you, and you are beginning to feel exhausted as a result. You need some perspective on this situation,…
Managing stress
How to Deal With Irrational Elderly Parents
Elderly parents exhibiting irrational behavior is a common occurrence, and there may be health-related reasons behind it. It is important that you do not take it…
5 Everyday Exercises for Caregivers
It can be incredibly challenging for family caregivers to find time for exercise. Caregivers are usually immersed in taking care of the person in need, doing…
Dating a Man Who Takes Care of His Mom
It is not uncommon for grown men to provide care to their single aging mothers. This is observed more among families with a single, divorced, or…
How to Ask For Help as a Caregiver
I get how some caregivers can fall into the trap of doing it all on their own. This is more likely to happen when the caregiver…
Why Is Dementia Caregiving So Difficult?
The routine tasks involved in dementia caregiving can overburden the caregiver. Cleaning up, bathing, preparing meals, etc may seem manageable during the initial stages of dementia,…
What Is Caregiver Burnout?
Old age can sometimes bring the worst out of people. Old age coupled with dementia or any other health condition can make the patient cold-hearted, bitter,…
How Caregivers Cope With Emotional Distress?
It is not a secret that caregivers experience a tremendous amount of emotional stress. To deal with the mental strain, caregivers— albeit subconsciously— develop coping strategies…