Caregiver Tips
August 16, 2019
Do you have a child with hearing loss? Sarah is a full time GP and mother to two daughters born with hearing loss. She kindly agreed to an interview about her experiences as a parent carer and her […]
August 15, 2019
As caregivers, we feel guilty for a million reasons. We feel guilty when we’re taking a break, because we feel like we don’t deserve it. We feel guilty because people tell us we should take a […]
August 14, 2019
I’ve just finished an article that describes a celebratory Independence Day musical activity for people with memory loss, held at Iona Senior Services in Washington, DC. This illustrates, once again, how familiar music appears to short circuit, at least temporarily, certain […]
August 13, 2019
Aging is a normal part of life …as we tack on the years, our bodies change, and along with it our sleep patterns. You might notice that as you age, you need to go to bed […]
August 12, 2019
Older people are prone to falling due to limited mobility. As a caregiver, it’s important to take as many actions as possible to prevent falls in the first place. Of course, there are instances where such […]
July 3, 2019
About 8.4 million Americans are caregivers to adults with emotional or mental health conditions. If you’re a caregiver to a family member who has some type of mental illness, then you know it can be an […]
July 2, 2019
Planning and problem solving are important skills for a caregiver. Being organized on a daily basis and being ready to handle unexpected situations reduces stress and helps you care for your loved one. APPOINTMENTS & ACCESS […]
June 3, 2019
Swallowing pills — medicine, vitamins or supplements—is the most commonly-reported problem for people living with dysphagia, according to Jan C. Pryor, MA CCC-SLP, BRS-S, Speech-Language Pathologist at University of Washington Medical Center. Water is a usual […]