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Helping Loved Ones as a Caregiver Do you visit with a loved one every day? Do you help them with chores around the house? Do you help them pay bills, make food, and remind them to take their medications? Do you drive them to appointments and help with groceries? You may think you are only helping […]

Loved Ones Resisting Care If your loved one is resisting care, it can be harder for you to make sure they are safe and their needs are being met. Your loved one resisting or refusing care may annoy, exasperate, or anger you, but it is important to take a step back and evaluate the situation. Why

Wicking Dementia Research and Education Center Today on All Home Care Matters we are privileged to welcome a very special guest, Dr. James Vickers. Dr. Vickers is the Director of the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Center at the University of Tasmania. Furthermore, Dr. Vickers has published over 180 research papers and was awarded a DSc

Concerned About a Loved One? As the aging population continues to grow, more and more families are being faced with care responsibilities for aging loved ones. Do you have a loved one you are concerned about? Talk to your loved one’s other family and friends and see what others have noticed. It can be hard to

Providing Independence and Care When providing care for a loved one, our top priority is to ensure that all their needs are met and that they are safe. Sometimes, as caregivers, we may automatically do things for our loved ones, like turning on lights, opening doors, and cooking meals. Unless our loved one asks us to

Differences between Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alzheimer’s and dementia are similar, but they are not the same thing. It can be confusing when the terms are used interchangeably, but today’s episode can help you learn the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Dementia can be used in the place of Alzheimer’s, but not the other way around,

What Types of Caregiver are Available? Caring for a loved one can be difficult and there may come a time when you need outside help. Choosing a caregiver can be stressful and expensive, but knowing what types of caregivers are available can help you choose the best caregiver for your loved one. Today, we are discussing

Tips for Coming Home When your loved one has been admitted to a rehab facility, one of the first things you should do is meet with their team and make a discharge plan for coming home. A rehab facility is a temporary situation for your loved one and not a place they will remain for long.

Holidays with Dementia The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family and celebrate, but they can also be a stressful time for many, especially for caregivers and individuals with dementia. We have gathered several tips to help you and your loved one enjoy the holidays and stress less. We first discuss how to

Living with a Grandparent The possibility of a grandparent moving in with you can be nerve-wracking. You want to be there to support your parent, but finding a new balance in your relationship and in your home can be difficult. There are several questions you need to consider and several more conversations to have with family.

Dealing with Depressions and Mental Health Your older loved one has lived through many major life changes. They have made friends, gotten married, got their dream job, had a family, and so much more. They have also watched friends and loved ones become sick and die, reached retirement, and watched their children grow up and move

Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s Today’s episode is a recap of our recent series on the Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s. We cover the main signs and symptoms of each stage, as well as provide a few strategies to use when planning out your Alzheimer’s journey. Check out today’s episode for more information on the seven stages of