Tag Archives: anxiety

Thoughtful Emotions

Stop brushing your emotions away when you’re feeling something you don’t like, such as disappointment, don’t pretend you’re not feeling it. Accept that you will experience difficult emotions. This changes the relationship you have with these emotions. it boosts your level … Continue reading

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Tough Questions From Seniors With Alzheimer’s

How do I tell my mother who has dementia that a relative is dying or has passed away? You should first consider if knowing that will actually benefit your mom. What would she do with that information? Would she remember … Continue reading

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Caregiver: Ask For Tech Access

Set up remote access to your parent’s computer or email. This can help if something pops up on their screen and they don’t know what to do, especially if they live in another state. Remote access also allows you to … Continue reading

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Peace of Mind When Using an in Home Caregiver

1. Keep background checks up to date Verify their Social Security number to see if they’ve used any other names. If they drive your older adult around, check their driving record too. If you hired through a home care agency, find out … Continue reading

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Word of the Day

At the conclusion of 2019, YouVersion revealed that the most shared, highlighted, and bookmarked verse of the year on its online and mobile Bible app was Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer … Continue reading

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