by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
Bluebird Care, a home care provider in Ireland, developed this handy infographic to help identify safety hazards in the home. Whether your parents live alone in their own home or apartment, in assisted living, or have moved in with your family, this can help you make...
by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
Recently, I sat down (virtually) with Gail Weatherill, RN BSN CAEd CDP (wonder what all that means? See below.), aka The Dementia Nurse, who answered your nursing home questions on a wide range of topics:How do you know when it’s time for nursing home placement?How do...
by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
Companionship is one thing often missing in an elderly parent’s life. Pets can fill a void and add other benefits to their lives as well. Author: Anne Bogardus, Founder and former caregiver Note: This information is provided for educational and information purposes...
by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
Author: Anne Bogardus, Founder and former caregiver One of the hardest things about caregiving for elderly parents is knowing when it is the right time to intervene. No question– that is a difficult conversation and can fracture relationships. We usually hear...
by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
Author: Anne Bogardus, Founder and former caregiver Any form of dementia is challenging for caregivers, largely because the symptoms can be so random and, at times, seem to come and go. When I was struggling to understand my dad’s behavior, I spent time on the...
by Anne Bogardus, Founder and Former Caregiver
There really isn’t a word to accurately describe what it’s like to care for a parent with dementia. Where do you begin? One minute they love you, the next they’re accusing you of stealing the wallet they “hid” in the sock drawer when...
