by Lisa Krauss | Feb 13, 2026 | Aging Life Care, Mental Health
Are your aging loved ones always watching the news? It might be time to change the channel. Recently, broadcasts are filled with more bad news than good. The cycle of bad news can be both mentally and physically harmful for seniors. If you recognize signs of distress,...
by Lisa Krauss | Jan 14, 2026 | Caring for Parent
Caregivers are not born knowinghow to fight for care. They learn. They learn by being dismissed.Watching a parent’s needsbe ignored or dismissed.They learn by realizingthat politeness alonedoes not protect the vulnerable. Advocacy begins as discomfort.It is an action...
by Lisa Krauss | Dec 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Holidays
Including Your Aging Loved One in the FestivitiesHealth challenges that seniors face can make it difficult for them to participate in activities in the same way they used to. Here are a few tips for including your aging loved one in holiday activities:Keep your loved...
by Lisa Krauss | Nov 15, 2025 | Caregiver Burnout, Respite Care
Respite care can take on many different forms depending on the needs of the senior and the caregiver. Respite care can mean anything from a family member or friend stepping in for a few hours to arranging a stay in a local assisted living community for a few weeks....
by Lisa Krauss | Oct 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Creative Life, Finding Purpose in Life, Hobbies for Seniors, Learning New Skills, New Chapter in Life, Quality of Life, Senior Activities
After Brenda’s husband passed away, her children reached out to Growing Options for help with Brenda’s care. Brenda had an early stage of dementia, which allowed her to stay in her home independently for the time being, but her children worried about her living alone,...
