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Caregiver

Being a caregiver isn’t something you train for - it’s something you fall into with a mix of love, duty, and a whole lot of Googling at 2 a.m. I’ve been there, caring for both my mother-in-law and my dad, and I know how hard (and lonely) it can feel.

This is where I share all the caregiving tips and tricks that actually helped us - things like dealing with incontinence, keeping your home from smelling like a nursing facility, bathing routines that don’t end in tears, and products that give your loved one dignity without driving you crazy!

  • Top 10 Mothers Day Gifts Ideas For Your Alzheimers or Dementia Mom
    10 Best Mothers Day Gifts For Your Dementia Mom!
  • 9 Sneaky Tricks to Get Your Elderly Parent to Shower Without a Fight
    9 Tricks to Get Your Elderly Parent to Shower Without a Fight
  • 9 Dignity-Saving Products for Elderly Bathroom Accidents
    9 Dignity-Saving Products for Elderly Bathroom Accidents
  • Elder Care Tips For Aging Parents: 11 Ways to Make It Easier (On Everyone!)
    Elder Care Tips For Aging Parents: 11 Ways to Make It Easier (On Everyone!)
  • 5 Home Remedies For Bed Sores
    5 Home Remedies For Bed Sores
  • 6 No Fail Ways To Get Rid of Pee Smells In Bathroom
    6 No Fail Ways To Get Rid of Pee Smells In Bathroom
  • 10 Things Only an Alzheimers Caregiver Truly Understands
    10 Things Only an Alzheimers Caregiver Truly Understands
  • 13 Meaningful Things to Talk About with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
    13 Meaningful Things to Talk About with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
  • 5 Ways to Handle Alzheimer’s Repetitive Questions
    5 Ways to Handle Alzheimer’s Repetitive Questions
  • Why Do Alzheimers or Dementia Loved Ones Lie?
    Why Do Alzheimers or Dementia Loved Ones Lie?
  • What To Do When Your Dementia Loved One Wants To Go Home
    What To Do When Your Dementia Parent Wants To "Go Home"
  • 13 Things To Consider Before Moving Aging Parents In
    13 Things To Consider Before Moving Aging Parents In
  • Pictures of Pets
    25 Fun Nursing Home Gift Ideas For Women (That Are Not Food)
  • 15 Tips For New Alzheimer Caregivers
    15 Tips For New Alzheimer Caregivers
  • 9 Tips and Ideas For Sundowning Dementia At Home... Some dementia and Alzheimers patients experience "sundowning" in the evening. Here are 9 natural tips and ideas to help caregivers deal with your loved one's sundowners syndrome when they live in your home. While it is never fun to see your loved one confused and scared, there are some concrete things we can do to help! #dementia #alzheimers #caregiving
    9 Tips and Ideas For Sundowning Dementia At Home
  • 25 Activities When Your Loved One Is Stuck In Bed
    25 Activities When Your Loved One Is Stuck In Bed
  • Why Won't Your Alzheimers or Dementia Parent Take Showers... My husband's Mom with Alzheimers moved in with us a while ago and I realized pretty early on we have some serious differences in our idea of personal cleanliness. Here are some thoughts about why Alzheimer and Dementia patients don't want to wash AND some tips and ideas about how to get them clean!
    Why Won't Your Alzheimers or Dementia Parent Take Showers
  • How To Get Dementia or Alzheimers To Stop Driving
    How To Get Dementia or Alzheimers To Stop Driving
  • How To Get Rid of Poop and Pee Smells In Your Laundry
    How To Get Rid of Poop and Pee Smells In Your Laundry
  • 6 Must Have Products For Elderly Caregivers Dealing With Poop | Elderly Fecal Incontinence
    6 Products For Elderly Caregivers Cleaning Up Poop At Home
  • Free Printable Spoonie Planner
    Free Printable Spoonie Planner
  • Chronic Pain Journal - Free Printable!
    Chronic Pain Journal - Free Printable!
  • 9 Tips For Caring For A Loved One With A TBI
    9 Tips For Caring For A Loved One With A TBI
  • Dementia Vs Alzheimers - What Is The Difference?
    Dementia Vs Alzheimers - What Is The Difference?
  • Deciding When To Move Your Parent In With You
    Deciding When To Move Your Parent In With You
  • Should You Bring Your Dementia Mom Home For Holidays?
    Should You Bring Your Dementia Mom Home For Holidays?
  • 7 Tips For When You Move Your Dementia Mom To The Nursing Home or Memory Care
    7 Tips For When You Move Your Dementia Mom To The Nursing Home or Memory Care
  • Dealing With Lying To Your Dementia or Alzheimers Loved One
    Dealing With Lying To Your Dementia or Alzheimers Loved One
  • 13 Ways To Help Alzheimers and Dementia Sleep
    13 Ways To Help Alzheimers or Dementia Sleep
  • What Happens Dementia Loved One Is Moved From The Hospital To The Nursing Home?
    What Happens Dementia Loved One Is Moved From The Hospital To The Nursing Home?
  • How To Know When To Call An Ambulance For Your Dementia Mom
    How To Know When To Call An Ambulance For Your Dementia Mom
  • How To Get Your Dementia Mom To Leave Home
    How To Get Your Dementia Mom To Leave Home
  • Alternative Remedies For Bedsores (And Where They Come From!)
    Alternative Remedies For Bedsores (And Where They Come From!)
  • Should You Get Your Elder Dementia Parent A Cat or a Dog... As an Alzheimer or dementia caregiver it is tempting to think that getting your loved one a companion pet might make them happier. Let's talk about the struggles and help that having a dog or a cat for your elderly parent can bring! #dementia #alzheimer
    Should You Get Your Dementia Parent A Cat or a Dog
  • 5 Tips To Cope With Answering The Same Questions Over and Over - Dealing With Dementia Symptoms... One of the most annoying Alzheimer and dementia symptoms is your loved one asking repetitive questions. Here are 5 helpful ways we have found to keep our sanity as a family and make Mom feel less anxious!
    5 Tips To Cope With Answering The Same Questions Over and Over - Dealing With Dementia Symptoms
  • CBD For Sundowning Dementia or Alzheimers (A Caregivers Perspective)
    CBD For Sundowners Dementia or Alzheimers (A Caregivers Perspective)
  • Tips and Ideas To Get Your Alzheimers or Dementia Parent To Eat... There is nothing more shocking as a caregiver to watch than your Alzhemier or dementia parent losing weight and refusing eat. Here are my top tips and ideas for strategies you can try to get some calories into their diet! #alzheimers #dementia #dementiadiet
    Tips and Ideas To Get Your Alzheimers or Dementia Parent To Eat
  • What To Do After You Find Out Your Loved One Has Dementia
    What To Do After You Find Out Your Loved One Has Dementia
  • How To Help Your Dementia Mom Downsize
    Tips For Downsizing Your Dementia Mom
  • Living My Whole Life Without Smell
    Living My Whole Life Without Smell
  • How To Get Rid of Urine and Feces Smells In Clothes
    How To Get Rid of Urine and Feces Smells In Clothes
  • How To Find Your Loved One If They Wander Off
    How To Find Your Dementia Loved One If They Wander Off

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