The Emotions of Caregiving
If you’re an adult caring for an aging senior, let’s face it: it’s not an easy task. It’s a rewarding, humbling, frustrating, and wonderful task, one that can create a range of emotions as you provide the needed care. If you’re providing care for a family member so...
Caregiver Stress During the Holidays
The holidays can be a joyous yet particularly stressful time. This is especially true for those who care for elderly loved ones. Here are a few tips from FootPrints Homecare to help caregivers reduce stress this holiday season. Get perspective: It’s important to take...
Memories of School
Soon, the start of a new school year will begin and families with children will begin the routine that naturally happens when school is in session. Education is a key part of all children’s lives and it becomes part of our foundational memories. For senior adults,...
When Aging Parents Resist Help
As your parents age, you may notice signs that they are changing. Perhaps this is in their driving, keeping up with bill payments, forgetting to take medications, or other tasks they’ve done for years. If you’re the adult child, particularly if you’re the one who...
