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Older adults often face a number of significant challenges throughout aging: vision, health conditions, mobility changes, and an increased loss of friends and loved ones, just to name a few. LGBTQ+ seniors go through these challenges as well, but they also have other additional risks they face in aging, including:
continue readingAfter losing a loved one, the last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The grief and mourning are daunting enough. Taking time to work through your grief is very important. Yet there are, unfortunately, a number of tasks that need to be taken care of, at various intervals after the individual’s […]
continue readingYou cannot deliver quality caregiving services without having some empathy. The ability to put yourself in another individual’s shoes enables you to better meet their needs. But there is one particular kind of empathy that you need to understand as a caregiver in order to protect your own health and wellbeing: emotional empathy.
continue readingIt’s not uncommon for a senior who needs home care to be hesitant to the idea of accepting help. After all, admitting the necessity for assistance is not easy, particularly for a person who values their privacy and independence. However, what do you do when another family member is in denial that a senior needs […]
continue readingIt’s not easy to admit, and it’s even less easy to avoid. Becoming tired of your role as family caregiver is a common response to spending a great deal of time together, performing the same tasks, participating in the same activities, and running out of interesting conversation topics. Of course, this isn’t a reflection of […]
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