Becoming a caregiver can be a difficult endeavor for even trained personnel, here are some tips to help you and your loved one manage the weight of caregiving.
Coping with Becoming a Caregiver at a Young Age
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Dementia Caregiving: How to Get Through the Bad Days and Enjoy the Good Days
Caring for someone with dementia is incredibly rewarding, and it’s also a big responsibility. It’s comforting to know your loved one is being taken...
Dementia Behaviors: Is Incontinence Becoming an Issue?
Caring for a loved one with dementia who is beginning to experience incontinence can feel overwhelming and difficult. Incontinence, which involves...
Why Do Individuals with Dementia Struggle to Sleep?
Struggling with sleep is a common problem for individuals living with dementia. Here are some tips to help caregivers promote healthy sleeping patterns.
Does Extreme Heat Make Dementia Worse?
Summertime in Texas can be brutal. Even those of us who are native to Central Texas can struggle to handle the merciless heat. The unceasing 100+...
Keeping Older Adults Safe in the Extreme Texas Heat
Older adults may be more susceptible to negative impacts from extreme heat, including serious conditions like heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Here are a few ways you can ensure that older adults under your care are safe in extreme heat.
10 Events and Activities in Round Rock, Texas Perfect for Kids, Adults and Seniors
Making time for relaxation and fun is necessary for any family – but how do you fit it into an already packed schedule? And if you’re a caregiver, it’s even harder to fit in time for recreation. But, no matter your situation, it’s important to balance work and obligations with fun and relaxation.
Keeping a Routine as a Caregiver of Someone with Dementia
One of the simplest yet most important things to remember in dementia caregiving is that routine is critical. When their day is unstructured, it can feel unpredictable and therefore unsafe for someone with dementia. Routine can provide this needed structure, for both the individual with dementia and the caregiver.