By Torie TempleSheila Carter, owner of Heartsong Memory Care, shares her top five secrets to success when it comes to bath time refusals.Find out why the person refuses to bathe. Is it fear of water? Fear of falling? Too cold?Don’t ask “Do you want to…” Instead, get their help … [Read more...] about Turn Bathing into a Calmer Experience for Your Loved One
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Thinking Ahead: One Helpful Tip for Caregivers
By Torie TempleAccording to Janice Baldon-Gutter, caregiving can be made easier by pre-planning, which can fall into two categories: long-term planning that includes looking for a nursing home, home care, or rehab before the crisis hits and short-term planning for doctor visits … [Read more...] about Thinking Ahead: One Helpful Tip for Caregivers
Be Strong: How to Regain Physical Strength
By Yelena SapinProblem: Loss of StrengthWhen it comes to having the physical strength to take care of yourself and perform the daily tasks of life, the “use it or lose it” adage rings true. But even the most dedicated athletes aren’t immune to age-related muscle loss that begins … [Read more...] about Be Strong: How to Regain Physical Strength
Five Questions to Ask a Director of Nursing
By Tiffany White 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, gives some tips on how to choose wisely.Is there a way to check a … [Read more...] about Five Questions to Ask a Director of Nursing
Watch Your Step
By Mark Kaelin “Falls are the result of a combination of environmental factors like a wet floor or poor lighting and intrinsic factors like changes in vision and decreases in strength and balance as we age,” says Beth Quinn, physical therapist and assistant professor at … [Read more...] about Watch Your Step