When Caregiving for an Aging Parent Stirs Up Old Emotional Pain Hi there, it's Crissy from CPA-Counseling. I wanted to talk to you about something quite a few of us go through, often in silence: the emotional toll of caring for an aging parent. The Emotional Impact of Caregiving It's an enormous responsibility. Taking [...]
Today’s senior self-care blog is a collaboration piece written by Karen Weeks. How Seniors Can Stay Well and Spend Less? If you’re a senior living on a fixed income, you don’t have a lot of money to spare for luxuries. However, that doesn’t mean you should forgo self-care. Self-care is [...]
5 Simple Ways to Promote Your Health as a Senior No one would be surprised to hear that seniors who live healthy lifestyles stand a greater chance of living a longer and happier life. People generally have a longer life expectancy these days. Here are 5 ways to promote your health as a senior [...]
Caregiver Stress Caring for a loved one can be a very rewarding experience. You can give back to a loved one in their time of need, however the stressors involved can lead to damaging symptoms and caregiver stress or burnout. The demands of caregiving can feel overwhelming at times and if left unchecked they [...]
I open my eyes and see the popcorn ceiling with its dimpled surface. The bed under me might be comfortable to most, but I have “Arthur” (arthritis) bad in my back and nothing has felt comfortable for quite some time. I turn my face slowly to the right and am met with a deflated sheet; [...]
