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Dealing with Guilt About Assisted Living or Home Care

September 19, 2019 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Have you recently been faced with a decision to move a loved one to an assisted living facility or to…

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Posted in: Caregivers, In-home Care Filed under: Assisted living, caregiver, guilt, in-home care, Shepherds Staff

How To Protect Your Parent’s Finances

June 25, 2019 Heather Heier Leave a comment

As your parents’ age, some issues and concerns arise. There are medical decisions to be made, care to facilitate and…

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Posted in: Finance & Consumer Resources Filed under: communication, Finances, protection, Shepherds Staff

There's Much More to Caregiving Than What Meets the Eye

April 5, 2019 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Often, when people hear the word “caregiver,” they think of someone who is going to come in and take charge,…

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Posted in: In-home Care Filed under: caregiver, companion, light housekeeping, meal planning, Shepherds Staff, transportation

Older Drivers and Auto Safety

September 25, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

For many, driving is as much a part of our daily lives as eating. It’s a sign of our independence…

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Posted in: Home and Safety, Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: driving, driving assessment, Motor Vehicles Administration, self-assessments, Shepherds Staff

Tips to Communicate Effectively with Someone Who Has Dementia

August 15, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Dementia can be devastating for both those who are experiencing it and the caregivers who are trying to communicate with…

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Posted in: Caregivers Filed under: caregiving, communication, dementia, right brain, Shepherds Staff

How to Avoid Becoming a Helicopter Child

August 5, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Over the last several years, it’s become incredibly common to hear about helicopter parents. These parents micromanage every aspect of…

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Posted in: Caregivers Filed under: defining characteristics, roles and expectation, Shepherds Staff

Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

July 25, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Isolation can have serious effects on one’s mental and physical health. The feeling of being alone is hard at any…

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Posted in: Senior Health & Lifestyles Filed under: community involvement, isolation, senior, senior centers, Shepherds Staff, social

6 Common Emotions of Being a Caregiver

July 15, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

You may be familiar with the five stages of grief, which most people go through when a loved one dies.…

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Posted in: Caregivers Filed under: anger, caregiver, emotional stages, emotional well being, grief, guilt, loneliness, resentment, Shepherds Staff, worry

Do's and Don'ts on Dealing with Dementia Behavior

July 5, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Caring for someone with mid-to-late stage dementia can be challenging to say the least. Progressive dementia is full of life-altering…

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Posted in: Dementia Filed under: aggression, behavior, dementia, impaired, judgment, mood swings, repetitiveness, Shepherds Staff

What is “Sundowning”?

June 15, 2018 Heather Heier Leave a comment

Are you caring for someone who exhibits confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening? This phenomenon is known…

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Posted in: Alzheimer's, Caregivers, Dementia Filed under: alzheimer, dementia, in-home care, Shepherds Staff, sundowning

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