Caregiving

How You Can Help Seniors Manage Seasonal Depression with Engaging Winter Activities

December 2, 2021/Activities to Enjoy with Seniors, Mental Health/activities, seasonal depression, winter/by Elizabeth Moss

Beat Senior Seasonal Depression with Engaging Indoor Winter Activities During the winter months, depression can increase. For some seniors, depression […]

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How to Reduce Challenges and Increase Happiness for Seniors Throughout the Holiday Season

November 9, 2021/Caregiver Tips And Ideas, Holidays/activities, caregiver tips, holidays, safety, senior safety, tips, travel/by Elizabeth Moss

The holiday season tends to carry changes in routine, decor, diet, and more. For seniors, these shifts can hinder safety […]

Facing A Lung Cancer Diagnosis: How In-Home Care Supports Your Needs

November 9, 2021/Cancer Care, Caregiver Education, Specialized Home Care Needs/carcinoid tumor, caregiver tips, lung cancer, lung cancer treatments, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer/by Elizabeth Moss

Caregiving for an Older Adult with Lung Cancer Caregivers play a vital role in helping with care during the treatment […]

Thanksgiving Survival Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

October 15, 2021/Alzheimer's Care, Caregiver Tips And Ideas, Dementia, Holidays, Memory Care/alzheimer's care, caregiver survival tips, dementia care, holidays, stress-free holidays, thanksgiving/by Elizabeth Moss

Surviving Thanksgiving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Accepting the “new normal” associated with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be especially difficult during […]

10 Fantastic Fall Activities Seniors and Caregivers Can Enjoy Together

September 27, 2021/Activities to Enjoy with Seniors, Caregiving/activities, caregiver tips, fall, senior caregiving/by CareGivers

Fall in Nashville is a wonderful reprieve from the intense heat of summer. What a wonderful time to enjoy with […]

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Learning How To Grow A Positive Outlook to Increase Health and Happiness – At Any Age!

September 1, 2021/Mental Health, Stress/caregiver mental health, optimism, positive thinking, positivity, senior mental health/by Elizabeth Moss

Our minds are powerful tools for creating health and wellness. While studies haven’t identified exactly why a positive outlook makes […]

The Truth about Caregiver Burnout: Signs and Solutions

July 14, 2021/Caregiver Tips And Ideas, Caregiving, Caring for the Caregiver, Respite Care, Stress/burnout, caregiving, guilt, self care, stress/by wholecare/1 Comment

Being a caregiver can be an exhausting and challenging task. It’s important to recognize caregiver burnout and cope healthily. Understanding […]

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Important Tips To Keep A Loved One With Dementia Safe At Home

May 27, 2021/Alzheimer's Care, Caregiver Tips And Ideas, Caregiving, Dementia, Memory Care, Senior Safety/dementia home safety, home safety with alzheimer's/by wholecare

An estimated 5.7 million people age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. As Alzheimer’s progresses, a person’s abilities change, and […]

How A Professional Caregiver Can Offer Much Needed Support to Cancer Patients and Their Family

April 3, 2021/Cancer Care, Caring for the Caregiver, Medications, Specialized Home Care Needs/cancer, caregiving, medication management, support/by Elizabeth Moss

Caregiving for a loved one with cancer comes with many challenges. Older adults with cancer often experience longer recoveries. Cancer […]

Caregiving for a Loved One with Multiple Sclerosis

March 1, 2021/Caregiving, Multiple Sclerosis, Senior Safety, Specialized Home Care Needs/multiple sclerosis/by CareGivers

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be unpredictable, and abilities can change daily. Understanding the diagnosis, medications, management techniques, and the at-home care […]