Posts from March, 2017 March 29, 2017 Parkinson’s Caregivers Face Unique Challenges The most important element in any caregiving partnership is just that: The Partnership. No amount of hints, tips or tricks you read and none of the techniques you practice or the research either partner does can replace the importance of this sometimes stressful ... Learn More March 22, 2017 Caregivers: Born to Serve Others Many career choices spring from a calling to serve others: our communities, our families, patients and clients. All of these vocations enrich all of us and remind us how we all are interconnected on some level. Caregiving is no different. While it’s often hidden from view – ... Learn More March 17, 2017 Challenges of Senior Nutrition Change With Time I can’t get my mother to eat enough. It’s not uncommon for us to hear this or something similar when a family first comes to Caring Hearts. The importance of proper nutrition is perhaps more important as we age than at any other time in our adult lives. Here in the United ... Learn More March 13, 2017 Daylight Savings Time Change Affects Seniors We start Daylight Savings Time again this week in most of the United States. This semiannual ritual is a nuisance (springing forward costs us an hour of sleep) or a blessing (falling back lets us catch up on rest at least a little), depending on where we are in the cycle. If ... Learn More March 07, 2017 It's the Little Things... If you look at a simple job description, being a caregiver may seem like a pretty straightforward vocation. Household tasks, running errands, preparing meals, and assisting with daily activities are things all of us do in our homes and families to one degree or another. But ... Learn More