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Navigating the Holidays with a Limited Mobility

November 29, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

The holiday season is here, which for most of us means festive family gatherings – even if they have to…

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Posted in: Home and Safety Filed under: caregivers, holiday activities, mobility, seniors
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The Caregiver’s Guide to Grief

November 24, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Most people who are drawn to caregiving work are, by nature, exceptionally caring and empathic. Regardless of your reason for…

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Posted in: Mental Health Filed under: coping, counseling, depression, grief, mental health, passing away, support group
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8 Ways to Express Gratitude with Your Parents

November 19, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

‘Tis the season! With it, the November buzzword ‘Gratitude’ is making its rounds again. But with all that’s been going…

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Posted in: Activities, Caregivers, Children of Aging Parents
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Busting 4 Common In-home Care Myths

October 27, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

If you have just started looking into care for your aging parents or loved ones, the process can be daunting,…

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Posted in: In-home Care Filed under: cost, disabled, elderly, expense, myths, personal care
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35 Questions to Ask to Get to Know Your Parent’s Heritage

October 22, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

October is associated with both Halloween and Oktoberfest. A two-week festival held each year in Munich, Germany. Oktoberfest is a…

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Posted in: Children of Aging Parents Filed under: heritage, memory, mental health
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6 Pumpkin Activities that Promote Well-Being

October 17, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

October is here, and that means no lack of pumpkins and gourds. There are all kinds of creative Fall and…

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Posted in: Activities Filed under: crafts, fall activities, halloween, pumpkins
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Fall Activities for the Elderly During COVID

September 23, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

As we ease into Fall, we can start thinking about activities for our elderly parent that coincide with the season.…

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Posted in: Activities Filed under: arts and crafts, covid, fall activities, indoor activities, memory projects, mental health, outdoor activities
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6 Ways to Get Your Live-in Parent Involved in Your Kids’ Virtual Learning

September 16, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

With virtual learning and homeschooling becoming the new normal for school-aged children due to COVID-related school closures, you may be…

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Posted in: Virtual Learning Filed under: elderly, mental health, seniors
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5 Phones You Can Get for Your Aging Parent

September 9, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Times have changed a lot with the dawning of the digital age and mobile devices. Landlines are now more or…

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Posted in: Technology Filed under: cell phones, communication, elderly, jitterbug, safety, samsung, seniors, smartphones
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3 Ways For An Adult Child To Find Relief From Caregiving

August 19, 2020 Heather Heier Leave a comment

As parents age and begin to need assistance, the relationship between them and their adult child may shift. If you…

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Posted in: Caregivers Filed under: aging, assistance, geriatric care, hospice care, independence, quality tinme

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