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6 Ways Seniors Can Interact With Pets Without Committing to Ownership

Edwina Perkins, Donna deNobriga Winningham and Monica Morris found that their family pets brought their senior loved ones…

6 Ways Caregivers Can Find Emotional Support

Most family caregivers feel tremendous amount of responsibility. They are constantly on edge—and on call—in service to a…

6 Lessons Learned Through Caregiving

No one usually selects “caregiving” as a major in college or pursues that track with the same intention…

6 Fun, Flexible and Fulfilling Unretirement Jobs

Emily Ireton Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada So many older people here in Regina, Saskatchewan, don’t have family nearby. It’s…

5 Ways to Stay Positive as a Caregiver

There is perhaps no harder job than that of a caregiver. To give tirelessly to another, often without…

5 Ways to Respond When a Loved One Asks to Speak with Someone Who Has Died

This article is based on information provided by Home Instead Senior Care. When an Alzheimer’s patient asks to…

5 Ways to Rebuild Your Life After Caregiving Ends

Sonsyrea Tate was surprised—and delighted—when her 97-year-old grandfather bounced back after the end of his beloved wife’s struggle…

5 Ways to Help Someone with Chewing and Swallowing Problems When They Eat

This article is based on information provided by Home Instead Senior Care. Mealtimes can be a challenge for…

5 Ways to Get More Involved with Your Community

Abigail Carney is the Activities Coordinator at Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging’s Gunning Park Rose Center for Aging…

5 Ways to Fight Back Against Caregiver Loneliness

This article is based on information provided by Philips Lifeline. Feeling isolated from others can come with the…

5 Tips to Create a Personalized Memorial Service

Content provided by Home Instead Senior Care. Conversations about end-of-life planning can be uncomfortable and overwhelming. A lot…

5 Tips to Adjust Your Expectations as a Caregiver

Branka Primetica, MSW, is the BRI Care Consultation™ Program Manager at Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging The demands…

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