Caregiver’s Corner

If your loved one finds themselves suddenly needing to use a wheelchair, a once familiar home can seem like alien terrain. While you may not have the resources to complete any heavy-duty remodeling, there are a few simple modifications you can do to make your home more accessible and accommodating for wheelchairs.

It is important for caregivers to be aware of the potential dangers and take steps to ensure bathroom safety for the older adults in their lives. By doing so, they can help their loved ones maintain their independence and avoid serious injury.

Dementia can cause a wide range of symptoms that can make eating difficult, such as declining motor skills and difficulty communicating. As a caregiver, one of the most common challenges of caring for people with dementia is ensuring that they maintain a healthy appetite.

After your loved one moves to an assisted living community, visiting regularly is an important way to stay connected and show how much you care. In fact, healthcare experts agree that frequent visitation and socialization can help keep your loved ones physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy as they age – even when you’re just popping […]

Strength, sight, reflexes, and mobility naturally decline as you get older. What these attributes have in common is that they all help to either avoid tripping hazards, or recover from a stumble and prevent a fall. Even for healthy individuals, the chances of falling only increase with age. In fact, falling is a seriously common […]

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can feel impossibly lonely. Here are some ways you can help people who are coping with grief.

Discover several proven strategies caregivers can use to foster better interactions with loved ones suffering from dementia.

The following tips and modification ideas can help you create a safe, functional space for your aging loved ones throughout the home.

Florida PACE Centers can help to reduce the stress on family caregivers by providing healthcare, socialization, and more for aging loved ones.

These enriching activities for people with dementia offer fun, creative, and productive ways to spend time with your loved one.