15 Quick Steps for Managing Caregiver Stress

Have plenty of caregiver stress relief options at hand. When you’re caring for an older adult, caregiver stress is part of the job. To combat feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and frustration, it helps to have a long list of ways to cope and get relief. You’ll always be...

Challenges Seniors Face Living at Home Alone

As we age, we slowly start realizing that all of the things we used to take for granted aren’t the same anymore. When we were younger, we couldn’t imagine that we were going to need help to do simple, everyday things such as cooking, cleaning, or even getting dressed....

Dementia and Anger: 9 Calming Strategies

Sometimes it seems like seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia get angry at the drop of a hat. Most likely, they’re suddenly reaching a breaking point because of built-up frustrations from everyday tasks. To reduce these “dementia anger” flare-ups, it’s important to...

7 Positive New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

With all the stress and responsibility of caregiving, it’s easy to forget to give ourselves credit for the wonderful things we do for others. Nurse Beckie from FirstLight Home Careshares 7 positive New Year’s resolutions for caregivers that help us acknowledge our...