Caregiver Solutions

Choosing a nursing facility for your loved one can be stressful — especially when you don’t have much time to make a decision. Angela Allen, director of nursing with Christian Care Communities’ Christian Health Center Louisville, answers some common questions about nursing … [Read more...] about 4 questions to ask your director of nursing

It’s hard to think about our parents aging, but being prepared can ease the stress and make difficult decisions go more smoothly. Being able to make choices about the continued care of your parents while they still have the cognitive abilities to express their wishes is the first … [Read more...] about 3 questions to ask your aging parents

“I remember that when I was helping care for my mom at home, it was easy to become focused on her health needs, nutrition, exercises, and doctor appointments but forget to have fun together,” says Kayla Cook, owner and director of Caring Excellence Personalized Home Care … [Read more...] about Caregivers: Remember to have fun with your loved one

Sheila Carter, founder and president of Heartsong Memory Care, gives her solution to a caregiving quandary:“With two people in our family recently needing home care, we decided to consolidate and have both under the same roof. We had four family members collaborating and rotating … [Read more...] about How she handled a situation where multiple loved ones needed care

If your aging loved one isn’t eating enough or if mealtimes are proving difficult, remember this advice:The elderly will eat and drink more if small amounts of food and fluids are offered frequently during waking hours. A large drink or plate full of food can appear … [Read more...] about Help your loved one get more out of mealtimes