Posts by Perry C. Doc Alleva, Owner & Administrator
Is “No” Part of Your Vocabulary as a Family Caregiver?
When you’re a family caregiver, you might find that you’re saying yes to tasks, projects, and other things that take up so much time and energy that you are left feeling drained. The time may have come for you to learn to say no more often. Saying No Is Incredibly Important Many people equate saying…
Read MoreWhat Types of Social Issues Might Your Aging Adult Encounter?
One part of aging that your senior might have some trouble with is the social issues that come with growing older. Some of these are situations she might weather gracefully, but others can be far more difficult. Avoiding these issues usually makes them more prominent, so it’s best to find a solution as quickly as…
Read MoreSmile, Mom! It’s Flu Vaccination Day!
Most people aren’t particularly excited about the prospect of getting a shot. That’s only natural. They do, after all, sting a bit. However, researchers now believe that it might be beneficial for people to get the flu shot when they are in a good mood. If your parent hasn’t gotten their shot yet, you may…
Read MoreWhat Can Your Aging Adult’s Eating Habits Tell You?
You may not realize it, but what your elderly family member is eating and when she’s eating can tell you a lot about what is going on with her at a deeper level. She’s Not Getting to the Grocery Store When your elder family member has a tough time driving or getting to all of…
Read MoreWhat Can You Do to Bring More Joy into Your Life as a Caregiver?
Having a way to remind yourself what you love about your life can help you to get through the most difficult days of your caregiving journey. Take Your Time Waking up Every Morning If you hit the floor running every single morning, it’s no wonder you’re feeling a bit stressed out. Give yourself a calm,…
Read MoreCelebrate Fall with Healthy Orange Foods
There are many things we associate with fall, like colorful leaves, cooler weather, and pumpkins. In fact, at times it can seem like pumpkin is everywhere – pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin flavored donuts, and even pumpkin pie yogurt! Sometimes it seems like overkill, but the truth is that there’s a lot to be said for…
Read MoreIs Poor Memory Something Your Senior Has to Accept?
Whether your elderly member’s family has a history of dementia or she’s simply worried about her memory over the next few years, retaining the ability to have a strong memory is important. Here are some things you can do that can help. Bump up Her Physical Activity Getting more physically active gets the blood flowing…
Read MoreHow Can You Address the Topic of Having Your Aging Adult Stop Driving?
Bringing up the topic of no longer driving is something that you might have been avoiding doing. If your senior family member’s driving is bad enough, however, you might be courting disaster by trying to avoid an argument. Here are some tactics that can help you have a solid discussion that gives you both results.…
Read MoreTop Tips for Protecting Your Parent from a Fire
The thought of a fire can be terrifying and as a family caregiver you might not even want to think about something like that happening to your aging parent. House fires are relatively common, however, with nearly 400,000 occurring each year throughout the United States, and ignoring this possibility could result in your aging parent…
Read MoreInternational Clean Hands Week: Tips for Caregivers and Seniors
During International Clean Hands Week, family caregivers and their elderly relatives can rededicate themselves to hand hygiene. This means that they have an opportunity to remember why it is so important to wash hands to prevent the spread of germs and diseases. It’s not enough to run the hands under cool water a few times…
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