An elderly loved one who has resided in their home for years is likely to have amassed a hoard of belongings. Clutter impacts safety and state of mind. Help a senior declutter using these 10 practical tips and enhance their safety, improve their mood, and reduce their stress. Accumulating an excess of items over time is natural for older adults….
Caregiving is a meaningful journey, one that provides numerous rewards as well as many challenges. No two caregiving situations are unique, yet most caregivers experience six common stages. Caregivers can expect to encounter the following stages while providing care to an aging loved one. Meeting the ongoing care needs of an elderly parent, spouse, or friend is filled with ups…
Caregiving for a vulnerable senior is a long-term commitment, one that not everyone is willing or able to enter into. Due to any number of causes, an adult child or other relative may not serve as a primary caregiver. The reluctance, however, in no way means abandonment or indifference. What are examples of personality mismatches? An individual’s personality influences his…
You probably think that providing love, care, and support to an older member of your family is a personal thing. At one level or another, you feel a sense of responsibility. You have a role to fill. But remember, caring for seniors is also a family matter—an important, appropriate part of the family’s agenda. So, everyone’s goal has to be…
We hope you had a great Rosh Hashanah holiday, full of inspiring talks with friends and family, feeding the hungry, and peaceful time in your synagogue. In respect to elder care, please tell us what sort of challenges you’d like us or expect us to address in the coming year. Also, share with us if you were inspired in any…
