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Alzheimer's Risk: What Genetics and Lifestyle Reveal About Your Future
While you watch Mom struggling to think of your name or getting lost in her day-to-day routine, a distressing thought might slip into...
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The Care Company
- Aug 22
- 2 min
The Latest Online Resources That Promote Senior Independence
Each and every day as a caregiver brings new challenges and opportunities when it comes to making life smoother and more comfortable for...
marissasnook
- Aug 20
- 2 min
Balancing Act: Understanding and Coping With the Burdens of Caregiving
Caring for a senior family member is an act of devotion and love, but it can also feel like a perpetual marathon. The emotional highs of...
The Care Company
- Aug 12
- 2 min
What to Do When a Person With Dementia Hides Items
We have all felt that moment of sheer panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this...
marissasnook
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Enhancing Well-Being in Seniors: Tips for Promoting Positivity
Caring for an aging parent often means becoming their confidant and cheerleader. It should never be merely about medical appointments or...
marissasnook
- Jul 16
- 2 min
Strategies for Enhancing Independence in Dementia Care
Routine small successes for an individual with —like fixing what they want for dinner or tying their own shoes—can feel enormous. These...
The Care Company
- Jul 8
- 2 min
5 Practical Ways to Support Independence in Aging Parents
What if your mom, who's always had a green thumb, decides she wants to redesign the family garden? Though she might move a little slower...
The Care Company
- Jun 18
- 3 min
Helping Older Loved Ones Stay Safe During Power Outages
Summertime is a prime time for power failures. For most of us, it is a small inconvenience; but for seniors, it may cause an actual...
The Care Company
- Jun 12
- 2 min
The Impact of a Personalized Care Plan on Senior Health
You've just started exploring senior care options for a loved one, and you're feeling slightly overwhelmed. There are so many choices to...
The Care Company
- Jun 6
- 2 min
Enhance Daily Living With Inspiring Activities for Dementia Care
Discover inspiring activities for dementia care that enhance daily living for those with dementia. Learn more here.
marissasnook
- Apr 16
- 3 min
Educating and Empowering: Redefining How to Talk About Dementia
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and...
The Care Company
- Apr 10
- 2 min
The Care Conundrum: When Aging Parents Resist Care
It is a complicated situation many family caregivers encounter: your aging parents, who once cared for you, now reject the aid they so...
marissasnook
- Mar 20
- 2 min
Enhancing Connection: Effective Communication Strategies for Dementia Care
Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your intention was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like...
marissasnook
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Tips and Techniques for Overcoming the Fear of Falling in Seniors
As we grow older, it is natural to become more apprehensive about the risk of falling. For many people, however, the fear of falling can...
marissasnook
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Breaking the Silence: Family Caregivers Speak Out on Their Needs
If you have ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you are not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may...
The Care Company
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Is It Time for 24-Hour Dementia Support?
Tending to a loved one with dementia requires continuous adaptation to the individual's changing needs. As the disease progresses, there...
The Care Company
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Time Management Tips for a Fulfilling Caregiver Experience
How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out sufficient time to fulfill each day’s...
The Care Company
- Jan 10
- 2 min
How to Provide Compassionate Care for Grieving Seniors
By the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had many years of building deep connections with family and friends. These bonds are crucial...
The Care Company
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Culinary Strategies for Improved Dementia Care
There is something so special about the kitchen. It is the very first stop kids make when they get home from school in search of a snack...
marissasnook
- Dec 19, 2023
- 2 min
The Next Chapter: Thriving After Caregiving Ends
Caring for a loved one is frequently an all-consuming role. It requires a great deal of your energy, time, and focus. And after...
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