Let’s Hear it for Grandparents!
“Parents know a lot, but grandparents know everything.” – Unknown Grandparents are the center of the universe. The ultimate in fun, grandparents are the adults who grant wishes, have an…
Downsizing Tips for Older Adults: A Complete Guide to Easier Transitions
The “golden” years often come with many changes and transitions, downsizing being one of them. Downsizing, or moving from one home to a smaller one, may be an attractive strategy…
Easing the Transition to Assisted Living
Moving out of the family home and into an assisted living community may not be the easiest of transitions. For older adults who’ve spent decades living at the same address, relocating can be difficult and stressful. However, there are ways for loved ones to help minimize the stress of the move.
5 Ways Baby Boomers are Transforming Senior Care
The baby boomer generation—those born between 1946 and 1964—is made up of about 68 million Americans. That’s 68 million people enjoying the fruits of their labor, thinking about retirement, and…
When is it Time to Move to Assisted Living
Life can change in a moment, and determining when to move from home or independent living to an assisted living community can be overwhelming. This difficult situation may be lessened by starting the conversation early and often talking about what’s coming down the road for an aging loved one.
Three Decades of Family Caregiving Support
For our 30th episode, we celebrate CarePatrol’s 30th year of supporting older adults and their family members to navigate care solutions. Founded in 1993 by a social worker after observing the personal trauma experienced by a family whose loved one had been placed in the wrong type of facility, CarePatrol became the pioneer organization whose core values are dedicated to being a comprehensive personal service and valuable resource for families during the placement of a loved one.
Strategies to Deal with Caregiver Stress
Caring for a family member or loved one is a common occurrence here in the United States and with our population aging, those numbers are on the rise. According to the Mayo Clinic, nearly 1 in 3 American adults are considered informal caregivers, not paid for these responsibilities but juggling them among working, raising kids, and taking care of everyday tasks. This scenario may hit close to home if you’re a caregiver or someone you love holds down this role.
Understanding Caregiver Burnout
You may have heard the term “caregiver burnout” but do you know what it means? According to WebMD, it is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion. Unpaid caregivers devote an average of 20 hours a week to providing physical, financial, and emotional support for an older loved one or friend. Though caregivers enjoy helping a loved one to age in place at home, there is a toll that is taken, resulting in stress, depression, and anxiety.
Stay Social
July is Social Wellness Month. Staying engaged to a network of supportive friends and family members carries many benefits, especially to help mitigate loneliness. With life changes, illness, and loss as universal themes of aging, many seniors find themselves struggling with depression and anxiety. According to the World Health Organization, over 20% of adults over the age of 60 are dealing with a mental or neurological disorder.
AI in Senior Living Communities: Aging in Modern Times
These days, it’s hard to escape the presence of artificial intelligence (AI). After chatGPT and other natural language processing (NLP) tools exploded in popularity in early 2023, every aspect of…
Navigating Sibling Conflict Over Care of Elderly Parent
Issues and stress can develop among adult siblings when caring for a parent or an elderly loved one.
Happy Pride Month!
June is Pride Month, the opportunity for you to find ways to become an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. This is the perfect time to show support, start a dialogue with friends and family of all generations and raise awareness of inclusivity for all.
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Dads are the rock of the family and are our first and most powerful male role model. You may have inherited your dad’s sense of humor, work ethic or love of a sports team. This Father’s Day, explore the ways that tech devices can help make your dad’s life easier and even more fun.
Jumpstart to Downsizing
Downsizing and dismantling a home filled with possessions from the past 20, 30 or 40 years can be emotionally difficult, but having a plan and clear path can help keep the memories and make the transition just a little easier.