by Lisa Krauss | Apr 18, 2023 | Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Spouse Caregiver, Stress, Stress & Anxiety
As our loved ones age, the responsibility of care often falls on family members, particularly spouses. It can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience, particularly for those who have already devoted a significant amount of their lives to taking care of...
by Lisa Krauss | Jan 23, 2023 | Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caring for Parent, Family Dynamics, Health and Safety, Health and Wellness, Health Assistance, Health Care Decisions, Senior Health, Stress, Stress & Anxiety
Jackie began caring for her mother, Marie, after she returned home from a rehabilitation stay. Marie had fallen at her apartment, when she was pivoting to open the pantry door. Her foot got stuck on the carpet and even though her body made the turn, her hips and leg...
by Lisa Krauss | Apr 19, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Caregiver, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Caregiving, Health and Wellness, Isolation, Lifestyle, Senior Health, Stress, Stress & Anxiety
There are many components to caregiving, and many responsibilities that go along with it. Caregiving can be a very rewarding experience, but many caregivers often face challenges that leave them feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and alone. Caregiving duties tend to take...
by Lisa Krauss | Mar 16, 2022 | Creative Life, Exercise, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Changes, Nature, Nutrition, Senior Activities, Senior Fun and Activities, Senior Health, Spring, Springtime, Stress & Anxiety
When March arrives, it means that spring is right around the corner! The weather is warmer, sun is shining, and everything is in bloom. The coming of spring is also a time for rebirth. Nature is reviving, animals are coming out of hibernation, and birds begin...
by Lisa Krauss | Feb 15, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Exercise, Family Dynamics, Finding Purpose in Life, Health and Wellness, Isolation, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Changes, Meditation, New Chapter in Life, Nutrition, Planning for the Future, Priorities, Prioritization, Self Improvement, Senior Fun and Activities, Socialization, Stress & Anxiety, Time Management
For many seniors, they’ve spent their lives taking care of others. This can make aging care challenges so much more difficult since they must rely on others to take care of them. As we age, our brains also change, and for many it becomes more difficult to...
by Lisa Krauss | Nov 15, 2021 | Caregiver, Caregiver Support, Family Dynamics, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Senior Care Solutions, Stress & Anxiety
Heather’s day started at 6:00 am, when she got up to shower, get dressed, and make breakfast for her two sons, both in elementary school. She also made breakfast and put on a pot of coffee for her 82-year-old mother, who lived in the in-law apartment downstairs....
