Giving Care: Senior & Disabled Caregiver Resource Blog

8 Fun Fall Activities for Seniors

As the vibrant colors of autumn arrive and temperatures start to cool, fall becomes the ideal season for seniors to embrace the outdoors and participate in a variety of enjoyable activities. Whether it's exploring nature or crafting seasonal décor, fall offers a wide range of

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14 Activities for Grandparents Day: Celebrate with Love

When is Grandparents Day? Each September, grandchildren have a chance to shower their grandma and grandpa with extra attention. Since 1978, National Grandparents Day has been celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year, Grandparents Day is celebrated on September 8, 2024.  While this special

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What is Disability Pride Month?

The disability community is the largest marginalized community in the United States1. Each year in July, Disability Pride Month is celebrated around the country to raise awareness, increase education and bring visibility to people living with disabilities. But what is Disability Pride Month and what does

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5 Tips for Caring for Grandparents

As we grow older, our relationships with our grandparents evolve. For many of us, taking on the role of a primary caregiver for our grandparents is a natural progression, but it can also be a challenging and emotionally charged experience. Providing care for your grandparents

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Accessible Adventure: Travel for People with Disabilities

Packing and preparing for a trip is often stressful. For people living with disabilities, the additional pre-planning requirements to ensure accessible accommodations and transportation can feel daunting. But with tourism on the rise, it doesn’t have to.  So how can you have an accessible adventure? Read

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Patience with Dementia Patients (3 Helpful Tips)

Caring for someone with dementia is not a linear journey. There will be bad days and good days, hard days and easier days. As the disease progresses, dementia behaviors become more prominent; the patient will become more dependent on their caregiver.  Whether you’re caring for a

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How to Help Someone with Memory Loss

As we watch our loved one’s age, we may notice their forgetfulness is becoming more common. Memory loss can be hard on everyone. Understanding how to help your loved one with practical daily tools to enhance their lives can make a significant difference in their

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How to Help Someone with Dementia

Dementia is a general term used for neurodegenerative syndromes with common symptoms of memory loss, confusion and other thinking processes. These progressive brain diseases come in numerous forms and are most often seen in the aging population, but are not considered a normal part of

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Best Birthday Gifts for an Older Dad

Finding a great birthday gift for dad can be tricky. What do you get for the elderly dad who has so much already?  Chances are your dad will be thrilled with a thoughtful gift that comes from the heart. And though it’s hard to compete with

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7 Gifts for Older Dads Who Want Nothing

You’ve been racking your brain. You want to get your dad a special gift, but for the father who says he has everything or just doesn’t know what he wants, the job becomes trickier. Whether you're shopping for birthday gifts, Fathers’ day gifts, Christmas gifts,

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