What to Do in a Heat Wave and No Air Conditioning
It was another early summer day on the Great Plains. Hot. Humid. Cicadias rasping. Over 100 degrees mid-morning. Lifelong […]
Caregivers Skills
Seven Habits to Get Caregivers Through the Day
Seven ways to take care of your self everyday There are times in life when you need a quick energy
What we say to someone with dementia matters
Tips for talking with a person who has dementia Do you remember . . ? Instead of the connection you
First Things First
Sharing information with new caregivers What is the first thing you wish someone had told you about caregiving. . .
Healthy Foods to Boost Energy
Healthy foods that Boost Energy As caregivers we are often concerned about healthy food for the persons for whom we
Top 10 Ways To Become Better Organized
10 Steps to Better Organization Organization is a skill that takes time and effort. Yet caregiving, with all its immediate
GRAB BARS and OTHER HELPS IN THE SHOWER Part 2
Safety Helps in the Shower —– written by Gina Bowden, COTA/L ———- This information is based on standard guidance
Gun Safety and Dementia
Caregivers dealing with dementia and firearms Part 1 – Each one’s history with firearms will differ Part 2
PEACE OF MIND SAFETY MEASURES Part 2 Dementia and Guns
By 2030, nearly one in five US residents is expected to be aged 65 years or older, and by 2050