How much weight do you think you can lift? Maybe 50 or 60 pounds at a time? The National Institute on Occupational Safety and Hazards states that one person should not lift more than 35 pounds when moving another person on their own. You may know that you are not able to physically lift your Read More
Five Ways to Make Your Hospital Stay More Comfortable
While no one dreams of a trip to the hospital, sometimes it’s necessary. If and when this happens, there are many things we can do to make the hospital stay more comfortable and less stressful while encouraging a rapid recovery. Remember, if you can’t head home from the hospital right away, the benefit of remaining Read More
Tips for Holiday Gifts for Seniors
By Kyrié Carpenter Thoughts of winter holidays come with brainstorming presents for loved ones. If one or more of your loved ones is living with dementia knowing the perfect gift can be challenging. At its best, a gift is a way of showing a dear one how we see them and reminding them of our Read More
Mild Cognitive Impairment
By: Kyrié Carpenter Do you have a family member who is bright and doing a good job managing their day-to-day, but seem to forget things like, “Did I eat breakfast today?” or “What is your name?” If this sounds like your loved one, it’s possible that he or she may be experiencing what is called Read More
The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers
Is the caregiving role a two-way street? While caring for a loved one, caregivers must also care for themselves. As any caregiver can attest to, caregiving can be a huge job. Helping and supporting aging loved ones physically, emotionally, mentally and financially involves assuming unfamiliar responsibilities, balancing time and coping during loss – all issues Read More
Making Homes Safe for Those with Alzheimer’s
If you or someone you love has a diagnosis of dementia, you are probably feeling overwhelmed. This is not your fault. Our world is ill-equipped to support those with different cognitive and physical limitations. One of the single most important things you can do to help create a dementia-inclusive home. According to AARP’s policy book, Read More
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