by mg_user | Jan 2, 2017 | Caregiver Corner
Once the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it can be tempting for seniors to simply hibernate in their homes until the warmer weather reappears in spring. Although relaxing, spending countless hours in front of the fireplace or television is detrimental to...
by mg_user | Dec 19, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
Whether or not you live far away from your family, the holidays can be one of the few times a year that you have the opportunity to spend an extended amount of time with your parents or older relatives. While you’re carrying out beloved traditions and creating...
by mg_user | Dec 14, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
With more than a week left to go until Christmas, most of our free time is occupied by last minute holiday decorations or holiday shopping. As a caregiver, time is always something in short supply, and always something that we could use more of. While it might not be...
by mg_user | Dec 9, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
Although it’s called the most wonderful time of the year, no one can seem to escape feeling stressed at one point or another during the holiday season. This is especially true for caregivers. Many caregivers put pressure on themselves to find the perfect gift for...
by mg_user | Nov 25, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
With more than one in four seniors experiencing a fall every year, promoting senior safety is now more important than ever. Since obstacles like elderly falls and medical emergencies threaten a senior’s ability to age independently, caregivers need to find ways to...
by mg_user | Nov 22, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
Written by guest blogger Sadie Cornelius, SafeSmartLiving.com Our parents raise us from the day we are born well into early adulthood. However, there comes a tipping point in everyone’s life when the roles reverse. Unfortunately, it’s inevitable that our parents’...