Caring Strategies

How to choose a rollator - Does your loved one have problems with falling but still wants to get out and get around as before? Consider a rollator. Learn about the features to look for depending on indoor or outdoor use.

How to choose a rollator - Caring Strategies Does your loved one have problems with falling but still wants to get out and get around as before? Consider a rollator. Learn about the features to look for depending on indoor or outdoor use.

Money tips for low vision - Perhaps the person you care for has visual impairments. Help them retain their independence by applying these tips for navigating the world of money despite low vision.

Money tips for low vision - Caring Strategies Perhaps the person you care for has visual impairments. Help them retain their independence by applying these tips for navigating the world of money despite low vision.

“I can’t get Dad to budge!” - It's tempting to push for needed changes. But your relative is more likely to dig in their heels when you do. Resist the allure of efficiency. Instead, consider an empathetic approach with small steps. You don't want to risk harming your relationship.

"I can't get Dad to budge!" - Caring Strategies It's tempting to push for needed changes. But your relative is more likely to dig in their heels when you do. Resist the allure of efficiency. Instead, consider an empathetic approach with small steps. You don't want to risk harming your relationship.

Add a dose of laughter to your life - Even if you are dealing with a serious caregiving situation, taking a moment to laugh and let some humor into your life can do wonders for your own health. Laughter can help you continue on without compromising your ability to be responsible and do what is needed. In fact, it will improve your emotional stamina.

Add a dose of laughter to your life - Caring Strategies Even if you are dealing with a serious caregiving situation, taking a moment to laugh and let some humor into your life can do wonders for your own health. Laughter can help you continue on without compromising your ability to be responsible and do what is needed. In fact, it will improve your emoti...

“Going home tomorrow?!” - If you are concerned about your ability to safely manage all the tasks needed when your loved one is discharged from the hospital, speak up! On behalf of your relative, you have the right to appeal a discharge that seems too soon.

"Going home tomorrow?!" - Caring Strategies If you are concerned about your ability to safely manage all the tasks needed when your loved one is discharged from the hospital, speak up! On behalf of your relative, you have the right to appeal a discharge that seems too soon.

We celebrated Christmas in July at our staff meeting today! So fun!

Signs of chronic inflammation - Joint pain, fatigue, depression, or persistent infections are just some of the possible symptoms of chronic inflammation. There is no specific blood test to zero in on the source of the problem. But the symptoms will point to the area(s) most likely affected and help the doctor investigate further.

Signs of chronic inflammation - Caring Strategies Joint pain, fatigue, depression, or persistent infections are just some of the possible symptoms of chronic inflammation. There is no specific blood test to zero in on the source of the problem. But the symptoms will point to the area(s) most likely affected and help the doctor investigate further.

Listening when a loved one is sad - As the saying goes, "A grief shared is half a grief." Learn to offer comfort to a loved one without jumping in too soon with reassurances or solutions. Such responses typically backfire. While comforting for the listener, they are more likely to close your relative down emotionally.

Listening when a loved one is sad - Caring Strategies As the saying goes, "A grief shared is half a grief." Learn to offer comfort to a loved one without jumping in too soon with reassurances or solutions. Such responses typically backfire. While comforting for the listener, they are more likely to close your relative down emotionally.

Family caregivers are frequently the subject of research studies about stress. For good reason! As grown-up children care for aging parents, they are faced with many new physical, emotional, financial, and practical demands. And this on top of their already-busy lives!

More Than 60% Say Caregiving Increased Their Level of Stress, AARP Report Finds Survey sheds light on daily stressors and shares how some manage anxiety, pressure

Choosing a complementary medical practitioner - More and more Americans are turning to complementary and alternative healers such as herbalists, chiropractors, and acupuncturists. Learn the questions to ask as you search for a provider.

Choosing a complementary medical practitioner - Caring Strategies More and more Americans are turning to complementary and alternative healers such as herbalists, chiropractors, and acupuncturists. Learn the questions to ask as you search for a provider.

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Negotiating skills - Many situations in eldercare require family decision making. This is easier said than done. Learn how to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution using insights from skilled negotiators.

Negotiating skills - Caring Strategies Many situations in eldercare require family decision making. This is easier said than done. Learn how to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution using insights from skilled negotiators.

Is it hearing loss or dementia? - To honor Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, we're looking at the link between dementia and hearing loss. The early signs of both can be quite similar, and, in fact, people with hearing loss are more likely to develop cognitive problems.

Is it hearing loss or dementia? - Caring Strategies To honor Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, we're looking at the link between dementia and hearing loss. The early signs of both can be quite similar, and, in fact, people with hearing loss are more likely to develop cognitive problems.

“Tech support” scam - June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Financial abuse continues to be the most prevalent kind. Hackers, in particular, are getting very sophisticated. The latest scam is a multilayer effort to con people into transferring their savings into "protected accounts." Warn the person you care for to be on the lookout for these fraudsters.

"Tech support" scam - Caring Strategies June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Financial abuse continues to be the most prevalent kind. Hackers, in particular, are getting very sophisticated. The latest scam is a multilayer effort to con people into transferring their savings into "protected accounts." Warn the person you care for to be on....

To all of the Fathers..have a great day!

What is a hospitalist? - Patients in the hospital are rarely treated by their primary care physician. Instead, doctors who focus on the care of hospitalized patients have been found to be more effective and more available to answer questions during a hospital stay.

What is a hospitalist? - Caring Strategies Patients in the hospital are rarely treated by their primary care physician. Instead, doctors who focus on the care of hospitalized patients have been found to be more effective and more available to answer questions during a hospital stay.

June is Brain Health Awareness Month! Try this fun activity to exercise your brain. Do not read the words, say the COLOR out-loud. It's harder than you think!

Sadness isn’t all bad - Sadness moves us. It nurtures compassion. It can help us feel connected with others. It can also prompt us to reevaluate our lives and make changes. Sadness is not the same as depression. It's important to know the difference.

Sadness isn't all bad - Caring Strategies Sadness moves us. It nurtures compassion. It can help us feel connected with others. It can also prompt us to reevaluate our lives and make changes. Sadness is not the same as depression. It's important to know the difference.

When to use “urgent care”? - You might want to consider an urgent care center for non-life-threatening conditions. The wait is shorter and the stress is less than in the Emergency Room. On the other hand, the ER is more appropriate for serious conditions. How to know which to choose?

When to use "urgent care"? - Caring Strategies You might want to consider an urgent care center for non-life-threatening conditions. The wait is shorter and the stress is less than in the Emergency Room. On the other hand, the ER is more appropriate for serious conditions. How to know which to choose?

Ride hailing for older adults - If the person you care for does not use a smartphone, with innovative new services, they can still enjoy the convenience of Lyft or Uber, no app—or hitchhiking!—required.

Ride hailing for older adults - Caring Strategies If the person you care for does not use a smartphone, with innovative new services, they can still enjoy the convenience of Lyft or Uber, no app—or hitchhiking!—required.

We want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to WayFM and Christina Bass with Crye-Leike Realtors for the Free Lunch Friday last week. The Donatos Pizza was delicious! And also a shout-out to our Care Manager, Carla Durham, for nominating us!

What is “vascular dementia”? - May is Action on Stroke Month. In that light, we look at "vascular dementia," cognitive problems brought on suddenly by a stroke and/or gradually by "ministrokes" or "TIAs."

What is "vascular dementia"? - Caring Strategies May is Action on Stroke Month. In that light, we look at "vascular dementia," cognitive problems brought on suddenly by a stroke and/or gradually by "ministrokes" or "TIAs."

Happy Nurse's Week! We especially appreciate our 3 Nurse Care Managers here at Caring Strategies! Thank you Laurie, Tanya and Angelica for everything you do each day for our clients and their families.

Talking with Dad about his hearing loss - Does your loved one deny there's a problem? Resist the idea of a hearing aid? You are not alone! Learn ways to gently broach the subject.

Talking with Dad about his hearing loss - Caring Strategies Does your loved one deny there's a problem? Resist the idea of a hearing aid? You are not alone! Learn ways to gently broach the subject.