Useful Tools for Caregivers

Caring for the elderly comes with its unique share of problems. Having a supply of useful tools on hand means a safer, easier experience in caregiving. 

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What tools do you need? Just like owning strollers and baby gates helps parents care better for young children, having a few pieces of safety gear can relieve a lot of stress and bring peace of mind to you and your elderly loved one. 


Items that help the elderly maintain mobility and independence during their daily activities can improve their emotional well-being. 


Check out these basic tools that could make your caregiving tasks much easier! 

3 Caregiver Goals for the Year (That Anyone Can Do!)

Don't make resolutions, make micro-goals instead!

Instead of resolutions, which were meant to be broken, why not set yourself a few goals for the coming year? If you are a caregiver, then you probably don't have time for extreme resolutions-but goals can come in all sizes, and they aren't as restrictive. 


What goals will benefit you the most over the next 12 months? Most likely, the ones that can be done at your own pace and will be meaningful far into the future. Lets take a look at what caregivers can plan for themselves: 

Top Ten Elder Care Posts for 2015

Elder Care Issues is looking forward to another year of bringing helpful and entertaining posts to caregivers and seniors citizens! But first, lets look at our year in review.


Today I am rounding up 10 of the most popular posts from 2015 so you can see them in one place. If you missed one when it was published, check it out now!


Note: These do not include holiday posts, which were of course very popular for a short time. The following ten elderly caregiving posts on this list are not just the most-viewed on here, but the ones most shared on other sites, too, and hopefully, they will continue to be helpful to caregivers for another year!

Happy Holidays From Elder Care Issues Blog!

Happy Holidays From Elder Care Issues!

It doesn't seem like it should already be time for Christmas greetings! Where did 2015 go? 

It has been a bittersweet year. My grandmother finally had to be moved to a skilled nursing facility. She needed much more care than was possible at home. However, she is adjusting well, and we look forward to having her home for a visit on Christmas. 

Senior Immune System Boosters (Guest Post)

Now that temperatures are dropping and seasons are changing, colds and the flu are not uncommon. Elderly people are even more susceptible to these illnesses, since their immune systems may not be as strong as they once were. 

There are plenty of simple things seniors can do to help boost their immune systems and prevent catching a cold this season. 

Here are some tips:

6 Things You Should Never Say to a Caregiver

Someone you know has just taken on the role of  caregiver to an elderly person. What do you say? Should you say or ask anything? 


It may not seem like this would be a life changing event for a person, so why does your friend/sibling/colleague/professor etc. seem so caught up in what they are doing? 


Well. It is a life changing event. And you may notice the impact as you see the caregiver less, or hear them speak of their caregiving duties more often. 


If you are wondering how to talk to them about what they do, please, refrain form saying anything like: 


1. What Do You Do All Day?

Indoor Entertainment Ideas for Seniors (Guest Post)

The winter can be a difficult season to get through, especially for senior citizens. The cold weather and can keep seniors cooped up inside and left without anything to keep themselves busy.

 Luckily, there are plenty of indoor activities that seniors can participate in, both at home and in public venues. Discover the indoor senior activities that are sure to keep you entertained this winter!

Cheat Your Way to Less Holiday Stress, Caregivers

Everybody experiences a spike in holiday stress to some degree. There is so much to do and a looming deadline. Behind all the Christmas cheer, there is that fear that the occasion will be a disaster and you will have to wait a whole year for your next chance. 



For caregivers, Christmas can bring a whole new level of anxiety. Not only are you in charge of shopping, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, wrapping, decorating, and scheduling--you have to care for an elderly adult who may or may not require most of your focus and energy. 


So how can you cheat yourself out of some holiday stress? By minimizing, prioritizing, and organizing. 


That may sound complex, but if you read on, you will see it can be easy!

12 Awesome Gifts For Seniors In Nursing Homes

You have a senior citizen on your gift list. You want an elderly-friendly gift to take to the nursing home. But you are clueless? Don't panic! This guide is for you!

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Really, buying for the elderly is easy, and can be so much more fun than just another pair of slipper socks. Don't believe me? Read on for some inspiring gift ideas:

1. Essential Oil Diffuser

15 Serious Caregiving Mistakes You Are Probably Making

All caregivers are destined to make a few mistakes along the way. And that is okay. Mistakes are how we learn, grow, and evolve. 

But if a mistake (or two) could potentially harm your loved one, you would want to know about it, right? After questioning a few medical professionals and care providers, I compiled this list of common (and serious) mistakes that caregivers often make when caring for the elderly. 

And don't worry, its highly unlikely that you have made all of these: