Caregiving Articles - Seniors Guide

Keeping a Loved One with Dementia Engaged

When dementia begins to affect a person’s abilities to participate in some activities, the loss of busyness can affect their ...
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3/10/2023 | By Terri L. Jones

bored sad older man. Image by Monkey Business Images. Dementia affects a person's ability to participate in activities. We share five ways to keep a loved one with dementia engaged and active.

Aging Parents of Adults with Disabilities

Most of us as parents watch our children leave the nest to live independent lives. But when a child with ...
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2/15/2023 | By Faith Boluwatife

Disabled man with family. By Oksana Amelia. When someone is unable to live independently, aging parents of adults with disabilities must often find living options and financial support.

Ideas for the Long-Distance Caregiver

If you can’t be with your aging parent but you’re concerned about monitoring their safety and health, you can consider ...
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1/10/2023 | By Donna Brody

older mom and daughter video chat. Image by Chingyunsong, Dreamstime. For article on long-distance caregiving.

What Are ADLs and IADLs?

All industries have their acronyms, which can be confusing to people not immersed in the space. The senior living industry ...
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12/12/2022 | By Kari Smith

a senior man in a wheelchair, chopping celery in the kitchen. Image by Pojoslaw. For article on ADLs and IADLs.

Adaptive Products Aid Seniors and Caregivers

Being caregiver for a family member can be challenging, but using adaptive products can ease the stress, for caregiver and ...
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12/1/2022 | By Maura Horton

senior couple in a park, the husband pushing the wife in a wheelchair. Being caregiver for a family member can be challenging, but using adaptive products can ease the stress, for caregiver and loved one both. Image by Lisa F. Young

Eight Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

If you have a friend or family member who is caring for a loved one with dementia, you may be ...
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11/16/2022 | By Alzheimer's Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter

a loving older gay couple, as one man tenderly combs the hair of his partner. If you know someone caring for a loved one with dementia, these 8 ways to support an Alzheimer’s caregiver give you ideas on how to help.

Maintaining A Relationship With Aging Parents

A frustrated millennial seeks advice on how to bridge the growing gap between them and their elderly parents. Advice columnist ...
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11/7/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

Father looking away from son who is frustrated trying to maintain a relationship with aging parent

Caregiving Basics for Dementia Caregivers

By knowing the caregiving basics of caring for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias – both knowledge and resources – ...
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11/1/2022 | By Alzheimer's Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter

An adult daughter and her mother. Image by Noriko Cooper. Caregiving basics, terms and resources help dementia caregivers care for loved ones: person-centered care, burnout, respite care, and others.

Conflicts Over Their Parents’ Final Days

Dealing with one’s parents’ final days is always difficult, but conflicts can arise among siblings with different perspectives. A woman ...
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9/5/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

family showing unity by putting their hands together. Photo by Sarayuth Punnasuriyaporn, Dreamstime. Dealing with parents’ final days is hard, and conflicts can arise among siblings. See what Ask Amy says about a sister, mother, and father.

Self Care for Caregivers

Full-time caregiving can be stressful, leading to burnout for the caregiver and negatively impacting the quality of care. Seniors Guide ...
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9/1/2022 | By Katharine Ross

Woman in wheelchair, with her caregiver, in a park. Photo by Chormail, Dreamstime. Caregiving can be stressful, leading to burnout and negatively impacting quality of care. Self-care for caregivers can remedy that problem.