Understanding the Benefits of Occupational Therapy
Given that April is Occupational Therapy Month, it is a great time to highlight the benefits this type of therapy can provide to seniors. Occupational therapy researchers at the University of Southern California found that seniors who made manageable, healthy lifestyle changes and participated in fulfilling activities aged well. These seniors, who incorporated small […]
Keeping Boredom at Bay
Whether you are a family or professional caregiver, it can be difficult to find activities to keep your loved one or client engaged. You may also have to deal with their frustration over their inability to do things independently. The best activities are projects that bring purpose and meaning to their life; everyone wants to […]
The Caregiving Journey: Which Programs and Services Are Right for Your Loved One?
If you are just starting out on the path of being a family caregiver, you probably have a lot of questions about which benefits your loved one is eligible for. Fortunately, there are a number of websites that can make finding local resources and financial support easier. A good starting place is Benefits.gov and […]
Understanding OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, affects over 2 million Americans and is characterized by a high level of anxiety that results in an uncontrollable desire to repeat certain actions. For example, someone with OCD may wash their hands repeatedly if they are afraid of germs, or they might habitually check and re-check that they’ve locked their […]
The Long Distance Caregiving Dilemma
Being a family caregiver is never easy, but caring for a loved one from afar adds another level of complexity and worry to this already daunting role. If you are faced with the prospect of being a long distance caregiver, you may not know where to begin. How do you find someone trustworthy to provide […]
Caring for a Loved One at Home Can Be Challenging
Informal caregivers are family, friends or volunteers who provide care for a loved one. Informal caregivers are rarely paid directly for their services. They may receive indirect payment through sharing a loved one’s income or assets. Although informal caregivers may provide services in a facility, in most cases they are providers of care in the […]
Winter Safety Checklist
Although it might feel like spring outside today, it is still months away. With the potential for some of the coldest temperatures of the year still to come, a little preparation can help keep you safe and warm this winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers the following tips so you can be […]
Staying Virus Free This Winter
You may have heard about the especially active flu season that is in high swing across the U.S. or perhaps you have been reading the headlines about the Sydney vomiting bug infecting millions worldwide. Should you be worried and what can you do to protect yourself? Keep reading to find out. This year’s flu season […]