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We accumulate many documents by the time we're elderly. Learn which documents prepared families cannot ignore.

Sadly, elderly scams are the most common form of fraud. Learn more about how to protect your elderly parents from being scammed.

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Hearing loss can be a barrier to communication for the elderly. Use these tips to help!

It is not uncommon for seniors living in assisted-living facilities to lack mental stimulation and social contact. Recreation Therapists often use one-on-one visits to respond to the needs of those who avoid social settings. There are many enjoyable games and activities that can keep minds and bodies strong and active.

Instead of reacting in anger to bad or unusual behavior, look for the cause. Calm parenting is essential for children. These tips are also helpful for caregivers.

Communication

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So, you have opted to take care of your loved one with Alzheimer’s, or another debilitating disease, yourself. Very noble and loving, also very stressful. This poster shows some easy things to do to help manage stress, always remember, the caregiver needs loving care as well. Disclaimer: All content on this …

What to Do When You've Reached Your Breaking Point as a Caregiver | The Caregiver Space Blog #alzheimerscaregivers

Maybe you dont feel mentally strong right now.. but you CAN be.

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Challenging behavior is common in people living with dementia and is considered one of the most difficult issues facing staff in residential care and caregivers at home. It is important to try and understand why the person is behaving in a particular way and remember that it is the behavior that is challenging and not the person. #elderlycaretips

Finding activities that people living with dementia are able to participate in and enjoy can be challenging. The Montessori for dementia approach seeks to engage the senses and evoke positive emotions. It involves stimulation of the cognitive, social, and functional skills of each individual.

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As a caregiver, hospitals can sometimes feel like our second home. It’s hard to know how a caregiver should prepare for their caree’s hospital stay. While the staff at the hospital are usually helpful and generally accommodating, your comfort is not their top priority. With these hospital tips for caregivers you will be able to make your stay in the hospital comfortable so you can be more focused on getting your caree the help they need and get you both home to life as you know it. Home Health Care Caregiver Tips, Caregiver Gifts, Elderly Caregiver, Caregiver Support, Family Caregiver, Hospital Checklist, Emergency Hospital, Hospital Waiting Room, Dementia Caregivers

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As a caregiver, hospitals can sometimes feel like our second home. It’s hard to know how a caregiver should prepare for their caree’s hospital stay. While the staff at the hospital are usually helpful and generally accommodating, your comfort is not their top priority. With these hospital tips for caregivers you will be able to make your stay in the hospital comfortable so you can be more focused on getting your caree the help they need and get you both home to life as you know it.

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

Caregiver Tool Kit

Gift giving for someone with Dementia should not be a source of stress! As a caregiver for someone with Dementia, I have tested each of these and I know they work! Giving gifts for someone with Dementia is hard and presents a unique challenge. Dementia changes a person. The things your loved one once enjoyed now just bring them confusion and sometimes even emotional pain. What gifts can you give to someone with Dementia? Parent Gifts, Early Onset Dementia, Sources Of Stress, True Gift, Aging Parents, Emotional Pain, Sensory Activities

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Gift giving for someone with Dementia should not be a source of stress! As a caregiver for someone with Dementia, I have tested each of these and I know they work! Giving gifts for someone with Dementia is hard and presents a unique challenge. Dementia changes a person. The things your loved one once enjoyed now just bring them confusion and sometimes even emotional pain. What gifts can you give to someone with Dementia?

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

Caregiver Tool Kit

As a family caregiver myself, I know the challenges you face, the emotional rollercoaster you experience, and the lonliness you feel. It is my mission to help caregivers live their lives without regret, guilt, or uncertainty. Health Communication, Senior Services, Lonliness, Physical Disabilities, Emotional Rollercoaster, Finding Purpose, Personalized Experience

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Why You Need A Family Caregiving Consultant

As a family caregiver myself, I know the challenges you face, the emotional rollercoaster you experience, and the lonliness you feel. It is my mission to help caregivers live their lives without regret, guilt, or uncertainty.

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

Caregiver Tool Kit

Do you struggle with keeping disposable underwear on your incontinent aging parent? You are not alone! Discover why this is a problem & how to handle it. Elderly Care, Incontinence, Dementia, Caregiver, Tool Kit, Penny, Underwear

How to Handle Incontinence in Elderly Caregiving

Do you struggle with keeping disposable underwear on your incontinent aging parent? You are not alone! Discover why this is a problem & how to handle it.

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

Caregiver Tool Kit

There are few things in this world harder than grieving a still-living person. Dementia can last months or decades. Be prepared. Allow yourself to grieve. Transform your view of your loved one to see them as they are now and not the person they once were. Grieve, Be Still, Therapy, Months

How to Grieve the Still Living

There are few things in this world harder than grieving a still-living person. Dementia can last months or decades. Be prepared. Allow yourself to grieve. Transform your view of your loved one to see them as they are now and not the person they once were.

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

Caregiver Tool Kit

Giving gifts is hard especially when you are giving to someone with any kind of special need. Finding meaningful gifts for someone with Dementia presents an unusual challenge. Dementia changes a person. The things your loved one once enjoyed now just bring them confusion and even emotional pain. What can you give to someone with Dementia? Sensory Tools, Alzheimer's And Dementia, Special Needs, Confusion

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Best Gifts for Someone with Dementia

Giving gifts is hard especially when you are giving to someone with any kind of special need. Finding meaningful gifts for someone with Dementia presents an unusual challenge. Dementia changes a person. The things your loved one once enjoyed now just bring them confusion and even emotional pain. What can you give to someone with Dementia?

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

Caregiver Tool Kit

You never expect caregiving to give anything to you. After all, you are the one sacrificing for your loved one. When you take a step back you will find you’ve learned some valuable lessons on how to live your own life fully, being mindful of the small moments, finding joy even in the most difficult of times. These lessons will not only make you a better caregiver but a better human. Take Care Of Yourself, Live For Yourself, Feeling Trapped, Small Moments, Senior Living, Be A Nice Human

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You never expect caregiving to give anything to you. After all, you are the one sacrificing for your loved one. When you take a step back you will find you’ve learned some valuable lessons on how to live your own life fully, being mindful of the small moments, finding joy even in the most difficult of times. These lessons will not only make you a better caregiver but a better human.

One of the perks of being an adult is being able to make decisions about what we eat and drink. But what happens when our elderly parent's are no longer able to make that choice? Gain valuable insight on helping those in your care stick to a healthy diet. Plus get a FREE Meal Planning Template! #elderlydiet #caregiving #mealplanning #seniorcare #seniordiet Elderly Parents, Senior Diet, Senior Meals, Healthy Eating Habits, Healthy Diet, Healthy Meals, Easy Meals

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Let Them Eat Cake! Should I Let My Loved One Eat Whatever They Want?

One of the perks of being an adult is being able to make decisions about what we eat and drink. But what happens when our elderly parent's are no longer able to make that choice? Gain valuable insight on helping those in your care stick to a healthy diet. Plus get a FREE Meal Planning Template! #elderlydiet #caregiving #mealplanning #seniorcare #seniordiet

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

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With a little thought and creativity you can have a beautifully decorated multigenerational home. Find out how to make a big impact on your home. #caregiving #sandwichgeneration #agingparent #multigenerational #caregiver #aging parent #rolereversal Dementia Activities, Caregiver Health, Caregiver Resources, Caregiver Burnout

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Bringing Harmony To Our Home | 3 Tips To Establish Your Role As Caregiver

With a little thought and creativity you can have a beautifully decorated multigenerational home. Find out how to make a big impact on your home. #caregiving #sandwichgeneration #agingparent #multigenerational #caregiver #aging parent #rolereversal

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

Caregiver Tool Kit

Including your loved one in holiday festivities seems stressful. You don’t know what to expect from them. Will they really enjoy themselves? Is this just wasted effort? Will including them bring me more stress and ruin my holiday season? What’s important is that you show them through your efforts that they are still important. They matter. They have not been forgotten because they are older Have A Happy Holiday, Senior Adults, Getting To Know Someone, Happy Memories, Funny Stories, Feeling Special

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How to Have a Happy Holiday with Elderly Loved Ones

Including your loved one in holiday festivities seems stressful. You don’t know what to expect from them. Will they really enjoy themselves? Is this just wasted effort? Will including them bring me more stress and ruin my holiday season? What’s important is that you show them through your efforts that they are still important. They matter. They have not been forgotten because they are older

Deciding now what is important to you during the holiday season and making a plan will go a long way in you having a happy holiday as a caregiver. Happy Holidays, Understanding Dementia, Gw

Understanding Dementia

Creating A Happy Holiday As A Caregiver

Deciding now what is important to you during the holiday season and making a plan will go a long way in you having a happy holiday as a caregiver.

A difficult but vital part of caregiving is really getting to know the person for whom you are caring. Without it you are a stranger, emotionally distant, and it become easier to forget that you're taking care of a living person with a story. #caregiving #alzheimers #dementia #communication #sandwichgeneration #abridgebetweenthegap Get To Know Me, You Are Important, Home Activities

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How to Get to Know Someone Who Can’t Communicate

A difficult but vital part of caregiving is really getting to know the person for whom you are caring. Without it you are a stranger, emotionally distant, and it become easier to forget that you're taking care of a living person with a story. #caregiving #alzheimers #dementia #communication #sandwichgeneration #abridgebetweenthegap

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

Caregiver Tool Kit

This is going to surprise you but life sometimes gets messy! Discover how to let others serve you in your time need when life gets real. #caregiver #sandwichgeneration #multigenerational #findhelp #parentingparents #perfectionist #caregiving #alzheimers #dementia #seniorhealth #agingparent Herbalife, Caregiver Help, Lack Of Physical Activity, Physical Activities

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How to Let Others Serve You in Your Time of Need

This is going to surprise you but life sometimes gets messy! Discover how to let others serve you in your time need when life gets real. #caregiver #sandwichgeneration #multigenerational #findhelp #parentingparents #perfectionist #caregiving #alzheimers #dementia #seniorhealth #agingparent

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

Caregiver Tool Kit

Grocery shopping doesn't have to be a dreaded chore. With planning, simple preparation, and some in-store strategy you make your shopping trips easier even when you need to bring everyone along. #caregiving #housewife #parenting #caregiver #stayathomemom #shopping #caregiver #alzheimers #dementia #elderlyparents #agingparents Gentle Parenting, Parenting Hacks, Christian Parenting Discipline, Couples Bible Study, Parenting Adult Children, Kids Schedule, Boxing Workout

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10 Tips to Make Multigenerational Grocery Shopping Easier

Grocery shopping doesn't have to be a dreaded chore. With planning, simple preparation, and some in-store strategy you make your shopping trips easier even when you need to bring everyone along. #caregiving #housewife #parenting #caregiver #stayathomemom #shopping #caregiver #alzheimers #dementia #elderlyparents #agingparents

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

Caregiver Tool Kit

When I became a caregiver I thought I was the one providing a gift to my family. It never once occurred to me what I would *gain* from being a caregiver. #caregiving #caregiver #lifelessons #character #elderlyparent #elderly #sandwichgeneration #multigenerational #motivation #gratitude #alzheimers #dementia Elderly Person, Forms Of Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Carer

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Ten Things Being A Caregiver Has Taught Me About Life

When I became a caregiver I thought I was the one providing a gift to my family. It never once occurred to me what I would *gain* from being a caregiver. #caregiving #caregiver #lifelessons #character #elderlyparent #elderly #sandwichgeneration #multigenerational #motivation #gratitude #alzheimers #dementia

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

A Bridge Between The Gap | Brandi Blair, CCS

Caregiver Tool Kit