The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Care for Aging Parents and Children

The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Care for Aging Parents and Children

Balancing Care for Aging Parents and Children Balancing care for aging parents and children is at the heart of what defines the Sandwich Generation—a growing group of individuals caring for their aging parents while raising their own children. This role is both rewarding and challenging, often leaving caregivers feeling stretched thin. Understanding the demands of this…

Making Everyday Life Easier and Safer

Making Everyday Life Easier and Safer

Embracing Technology for Seniors: Making Everyday Life Easier and Safer with Generations at Home As technology continues to evolve, it offers incredible opportunities for seniors to live more comfortably, independently, and safely in their own homes, making everyday life easier and safer. For older adults, adopting user-friendly technologies can transform daily routines. These tools can also…

A daughter of a senior hugs the senior after learning tools for effective communication with seniors with dementia.

What to Avoid for Effective Communication with Seniors with Dementia

Everyone slips up and says the wrong thing from time to time. Perhaps your objective was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like you were criticizing her previous hairstyle. Selecting our words carefully is always important, but even more so when speaking with a person with dementia. The…

A senior who is scared of falling smiles after learning the best ways to avoid a fall.

How to Help a Senior Who Is Scared of Falling

As a caregiver, you may have had experiences with a senior who is scared of falling. For many people, the fear can be paralyzing, leading to a decrease in physical activity, social engagement, and overall quality of life. It’s important to address this fear head-on and empower older adults to live confidently and fearlessly. Here…

A senior stares into the camera after being asked, “What do family caregivers need?”

What Do Family Caregivers Need From Their Support System?

What do family caregivers need? That’s a question family caregivers probably don’t get asked much. If you’ve ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you’re not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may find that your own needs are put on the back burner. A recent listening session, however, allowed…