Archive for August 2018
FAQs About Bathroom Safety and Seniors
Hundreds of thousands of elderly adults are injured in slip and fall accidents that happen in their bathrooms. The combination of slippery surfaces and wetness are just a few of the reasons why bathrooms are often considered the most dangerous rooms in the house for the elderly. Family caregivers should take the time to learn…
Read MoreHow Can Others Help You In Your Caregiver Journey?
Being a family caregiver for an aging adult does not mean you are completely on your own for all of the tasks for your aging parents, as well as for the rest of your family. You may find that friends and family are willing to help you, but you may be unsure of how to…
Read MorePlanning Picnics that Bring Generations Together
August is National Picnic Month, and with good reason. There’s plenty of sunshine left in August, but the temperatures are usually a little more pleasant than they are in July. In addition, it’s the final month of summer, so it’s time to get in some warm weather fun while you still can. Your aging relative…
Read MoreHow Family Caregivers Can Get Over Guilt
While family caregivers must deal with a range of emotions that are attached to their duties, guilt is one of the more common feelings. Guilt is a painful feeling that can cause a lot of mental stress, which then causes the deterioration of physical health. Why Is There So Much Guilt with Family Caregiving? Caregiving…
Read MoreWHAT WILL BE YOUR LEGACY MONTH
Legacy is something that is handed down from a previous generation or time. This month consider what legacy you are leaving to the world around you. It could be what you have earned or accumulated as well as what you have learned, your values, and giving of yourself to better the world around you. What…
Read MoreLET’S CELEBRATE HAPPINESS HAPPENS MONTH
Happiness Happens month is dedicated to celebrating what makes you happy! The movement was started by the Secret Society of Happy People in August of 1999. It was started to increase awareness that happy moments are to precious to miss. The purpose is to encourage people to be happy both at work and at home,…
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