Posts by Sid Gerber
What Can You Do to Strengthen Your Senior’s Memory?
When your elderly family member is worried that her memory isn’t as strong as it should be, there might be quite a bit that can help her with that concern. Put Notes, Reminders, and Calendars to Good Use Lots of people mistake notes and reminders as a way to weaken memory. What they really do is help to make…
Read MoreTips for Keeping Your Elderly Loved One Safe in the Kitchen
Are you worried that your elderly loved one is going to hurt themselves while in the kitchen? Every year there are many senior citizens that get injured while they are cooking or while they are just in the kitchen. There are dangerous utensils and appliances in the kitchen that your elderly loved one could get…
Read MoreSenior Citizens and Depression – Best Ways to Overcome It
Does your elderly loved one have symptoms of depression? If so, it is important that they get the help that is needed before their depression gets more severe.
Read MoreWhat Are Some Challenging Behaviors of Dementia?
Older adults with dementia go through many changes as the disease progresses.
Read MoreFour Ways to Deal with Stress Now
The longer you put off dealing with your stress as a caregiver, the more difficult that is.
Read MoreCan You Help Take Care of Your Elderly Loved One if They Have Parkinson’s Disease?
The majority of Parkinson’s disease diagnosis occurs in people over 60.
Read MoreCoping with Boundaries as a Caregiver
Boundaries may feel uncomfortable at first, both for you and for others. But they’re an essential part of caregiving.
Read MoreWhen Senior Care Involves Cancer Treatment
When your parent or grandparent first learns of their diagnosis of cancer, everything seems to change in an instant.
Read MoreWould You Know if Your Parent Was Dehydrated?
Dehydration can happen to anyone, but certain groups of people are at higher risk for it.
Read MoreFAQs About Seniors with Dementia and Wandering
Knowing the motivation behind wandering and implementing steps to deter it can help family caregivers and home care providers keep seniors with dementia safe at home.
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