by John OKeeffe | Mar 4, 2020 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Senior Safety
Everybody should make sure that they have their health checked regularly. This is especially important, however, for seniors who are more susceptible to illness and can experience more serious consequences of health concerns than younger people. Getting your parents...
by John OKeeffe | Oct 25, 2019 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress
Nothing can be quite as stressful as being a caretaker for someone who needs frequent assistance from a family member to live independently. Often aging parents require some kind of assistance around the house, too go shopping, or make medical appointments. However,...
by John OKeeffe | May 10, 2018 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Tips for Family Caregivers
A lot changes when you become the caregiver, and it all seems to happen when you least expect it. You have no professional training, no timeline, and not idea the level of care that’s needed from you. It happens, it’s life changing, and you’re expected to adapt. This...
by John OKeeffe | Aug 13, 2016 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Potpourri, Tips for Family Caregivers
Whether the music is classical, instrumental, rock, country, or jazz, most everyone I know LOVES to listen to music. Do you ever notice how even new born babies react to music? Music has the same affect on the elderly. Music can soothe or energize, make us happy or...
by John OKeeffe | Jul 17, 2016 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Potpourri, Senior Safety, Tips for Family Caregivers
Depression is an alarmingly common problem in the elderly. Retirees often become isolated as they age, having lost the career that brought them friends, purpose, and a reason to get outside every day. As family members, it becomes your job to maintain these important...
by John OKeeffe | Jun 30, 2016 | Managing Family Caregiver Stress, Tips for Family Caregivers
Unfortunately, our society generally glorifies youth and fears or even despises old age, rather than embracing aging and associating age with wisdom and knowledge. Because of this, as we age, we fear the deterioration of our bodies and the possible lack of security...
