Caregiving Topics

Are Glasses Enough? Spotting Common Vision Problems in Older Adults (CA )

Are Glasses Enough? Spotting Common Vision Problems in Older Adults

8 Ways to Be a More Optimistic Caregiver

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Let’s Talk About Guilt and the Emotional Journey of Being a Caregiver

Learn about the five common sources of guilt as well as tips on where to focus your thoughts and energy to help eliminate feelings of guilt and take positive actions that can lead to reduced stress.

Move Over Fruitcake, Here are Some Holiday Gift Options That Are Sure to Please Seniors

Instead of giving Grandma another blanket or pair of socks this year, give her what she really wants: your time and attention. You may not be able to add these 10 gift ideas to a shopping list, but you can bet they’re on your loved one’s wish list.

Seniors and Diabetes: What You Need to Know (Canada)

Seniors and Diabetes: What You Need to Know

Diabetes is a growing health problem for seniors, but the disease can be managed and family caregivers can help by following these five pieces of expert advice.

Do Older People Really Smell Different? Here’s What You Need to Know About Nonenal

Do older people smell different? Scientists and studies explain what nonenal is and how chronic disease can contribute to scent. Regardless of what causes scents around seniors and their homes, there are ways to keep older adults and their houses smelling fresh.

High, Low, and Just Right: How to Keep An Aging Adult’s Blood Pressure in the Green Zone