How To Regulate Behavior in Seniors If you care for a senior citizen or you are a senior, you know that your behavior and your senior’s behavior comes into play daily, serving a huge role of keeping positive, happy and healthy. Recent studies and reports … Continue reading →

Time constraints can often lead to stress. If you are currently feeling overwhelmed, here are some tips to accomplish what needs to be done: •    Develop a schedule. Plan how much time you are going to dedicate to a project each day. •    Have realistic … Continue reading →

by Dr. Mark Lachs Gerontologist and commentator Mark Lachs says one of the keys to a long, healthy old age is the ability to keep moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks. One question I get asked a lot is, “How old is your oldest patient?” … Continue reading →

Caregivers can apply the principals found in Steven Covey’s book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, to caring for aging relatives and empower your role of a family caregiver. Utilize these seven habits as a compass for caregiving stress. 1.    Take a Proactive Approach.  Caring … Continue reading →

When I was a kid, my dad used to stretch out on the sofa after supper. For his job he often drove all over the state, sometimes working long days.  Irregular hours were a part of his life. When he was home he’d often fall … Continue reading →

When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in Phoenix. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. When a patient or caregiver visits the doctor(s), it would be an interesting question to ask… “why do I … Continue reading →

When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in Phoenix. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. Seniors and Caregivers – Long Distance Arrangements Can Work Caring for a senior takes a lot of time and … Continue reading →

Senior caregivers often go through the ups and downs that their senior may be going through. If you are a family member caring for your senior, you may not have the formal training of some caregivers. Dealing with the stress of being a senior caregiver … Continue reading →

Stress Reduction Tips for Caregivers Caregivers often experience high levels of stress. This is usually because they are providing care to a senior as well as tending to their own family and personal life. When stress levels reach a maximum, caregivers will place their health … Continue reading →

This week, Dave Balch tells us about the Catch-22s of of Being a Caregiver and the tough issues that confront adult children of aging relatives. Most of us understand what the phrase “catch-22″ means: it basically means a no-win situation. No matter what you choose, … Continue reading →