How to Help Kids Through Grief Reading a story can help kids see they are not on their own and make them feel more normal with what they are going through. It can offer a safe way to open a conversation with kids about death and grief, in groups, as a family, or one-on-one. We have … Read more
Connecting with a Confused Loved One Look at your loved one, talk unhurriedly, and use short sentences Give step by step clarifications while assisting with things like changing clothes, taking a bath, and exchanging bed linens Give your loved one time to respond to your statements Tell them who you are, what you are doing … Read more
5 Easy Game and Puzzle Ideas for the Elderly When choosing a game or puzzle, make sure it will not be frustrating to the senior. It is also key to choose games, puzzles and other activities that are suitable for adults. Card games: Using playing cards with large printed numbers makes it easy for seniors … Read more
3 Habits Of Stable Caregivers Caregiving can provide uplifting moods to the caregiver. Here are just a few: Contentment: The deed of caring for another person can be an overwhelming but satisfying opportunity. Living in such an essential and gratifying role can offer the caregiver a sense of significance. The gift of time: In some circumstances … Read more
8 Tips for a Caretaker It is imperative to deal with your own worry and welfare as a helpful family member or friend. So how does a caretaker look after themselves in grief? That hinges on you. Here are some tips to help you get started: Be reasonable about how much you can undertake Identify … Read more
3 Steps for Supporting Grieving Family and Friends: Support vs. Comfort What is the difference? Well, comfort suggests a longing to free someone from their pain and make them feel a smaller amount of sadness, while support suggests a longing to offer assistance. Over time you’ve probably become good at the comfort part (we all have), so when you … Read more
10 Signs of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) What Are the Symptoms of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease? AD is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is a broad term for the loss of memory functions or other mental capabilities that affect your daily life. You or a loved one may be developing early onset … Read more
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