By Yelena Sapin | Art by Jillian JonesPROBLEM: It’s not unusual for appetites to decrease and mealtime enthusiasm to wane as we get older. In fact, encouraging our aging loved ones to eat enough to maintain their health and well-being is one of the biggest challenges caretakers … [Read more...] about A Meal Idea for Someone Who Doesn’t Eat Enough
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4 Simple Caregiver Solutions
“There are many products designed to help you care for your loved one.”— Kayla Cook, owner, Caring ExcellenceBy Rachel ReynoldsP.S. Avoid these three financial mistakes. … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Caregiver Solutions
Making Holiday Meals Enjoyable for Your Loved One
By Rachel Reynolds Holiday meals can be both wonderful and hectic. Honoring a loved one’s need for quiet as well as connection is key for success. “Sometimes the chaos of the day is too much for someone with physical or cognitive issues,” says Becky Beanblossom, president of Home … [Read more...] about Making Holiday Meals Enjoyable for Your Loved One
Six Ideas that Will Make a Home Safer for Someone with Alzheimer’s
By Carrie VittitoePatients with Alzheimer’s disease often have problems with visual perception, but Amy Sass, a client and employee coordinator with Caring Excellence at Home, has suggestions for minimizing the risk of falls and resulting injuries:- Remove all rugs.- Keep corners … [Read more...] about Six Ideas that Will Make a Home Safer for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Simplify Grocery Shopping for Your Loved One
By Carrie Vittitoe Grocery shopping for a loved one should first begin with two questions: What do you like to eat, and what are you able to eat? Amy Sass suggests caregivers shop for their loved ones using store gift cards. After grocery items are purchased, both the store gift … [Read more...] about Simplify Grocery Shopping for Your Loved One