Put Your Oxygen Mask on First

Put Your Oxygen Mask on First

When flying on a plane, you are instructed to put your own mask on first before helping others. This is important because if you pass out due to lack of oxygen, you can’t help those around you. When we say, “caregivers should put their mask on...
At-Home Stress Relief

At-Home Stress Relief

As caregivers, we sometimes forget our own needs or have a difficult time prioritizing the importance of self-care. Finding time to get out of the house can feel like a barrier to getting some “me time.” Fortunately, there are many different ways to relax...
Ask I&A – Medication Management

Ask I&A – Medication Management

Question: I’m worried about my mother. She is 84 years old, lives alone, and has some memory loss. For the past six months, I’ve been calling her every day to remind her to take her prescription medications. I’m afraid that she might not know which...