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These do’s and don’ts help family and friends have successful visits with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Do’s and Don’ts for Visiting Someone with Dementia

People with dementia can still enjoy having visitors Older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may still enjoy having visitors....

Caregiving during the holidays doesn’t have to be so stressful. These top suggestions make the season easier and more pleasant

Holiday / Managing Family Dynamics

Caregiving During the Holidays: 6 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Family

Caregiving during the holidays is extra stressful The holidays can be challenging for caregivers. Difficult or insensitive family members are...

dealing with difficult family

Holiday / Managing Family Dynamics

Caregiving Holiday Tips: 3 Ways to Deal with Difficult Family

Holidays can bring out the worst The stress of the holidays can bring out the worst in people. It’s a...

Improve holiday visits with seniors by preparing family for changes. Feeling surprised by physical decline may cause rudeness, arguments, unwanted behavior.

Holiday / Managing Family Dynamics

Prepare Family Before Holiday Visits with Seniors

Holiday gatherings can be a time of shocking updates Many families only get together a couple of times a year...

Why some family doesn’t help with caregiving and how to overcome their excuses and get them to help.

Managing Family Dynamics

Overcome 3 Excuses from Relatives Who Avoid Caregiving

Caregivers need more help and support Many caregivers take on more responsibility for their older adult than others in their...

This guide helps you create a caregiving plan so you have time to make decisions and solve problems.

Caregiver Beginner's Guide / Practical Tips

This Guide Helps You Make a Caregiving Plan in 5 Steps

A caregiver plan helps at any stage No matter where you are in the caregiving journey, it’s never too late...

3 ways to respond to caregiver criticism that changes the conversation and reduces future criticism

Managing Family Dynamics

3 Effective Ways to Respond to Caregiver Criticism

Try a more effective response to caregiver criticism Getting criticized is unpleasant – especially from family or friends who don’t...

when siblings don't help with aging parents

Managing Family Dynamics

6 Ways to Improve the Situation When Siblings Don’t Help with Aging Parents

Managing caregiving with siblings can be frustrating When caring for parents, conflicts with siblings are frustrating and stressful for the...

Get tips for how to make caregiving with siblings easier

Managing Family Dynamics

3 Tips for Managing Caregiving with Siblings

Caring for parents may cause resentment toward siblings Caring for aging parents can get more complicated when siblings need to...

When elderly parents refuse help, focus on these things to help them accept it

Managing Family Dynamics

What To Do When Aging Parents Refuse Help They Need

Even when aging parents clearly need assistance with everyday household or personal tasks, they may still resist suggestions to get...

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