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,...
by Lisa Krauss | Sep 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Caring for Parent, Long Distance Care
Do you live far away from your aging parents? Many adult children in the same situation face a dilemma. How can they care for their parents when they need help with day-to-day needs? How can they find local aging resources they can trust? How will they get help in an...
