The Scenic Route Episode 4: Stan

The holidays can be stressful for family caregivers during an ordinary year. This year, our holidays will look a bit different. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't enjoy ourselves and spend meaningful time with our senior loved ones. 

Wandering is dangerous. And it's common among seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. The Alzheimer's Association says six in ten dementia patients will wander.

Dementia is a progressive cognitive disease. It's not curable, but it can be managed in the early stages. Eventually, however, this brain disease will progress to the point that it requires full-time care in an assisted living home or memory care home. 

Acting as the family caregiver for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease is rewarding and quite difficult at times. At Weatherly Inn, we understand the challenges of caring for a senior family member with dementia, and we're here to help.

We know how difficult it can be when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. As a caring spouse, child or grandchild of someone with dementia, we know you'll experience a roller-coaster of emotions. 

Caring for an aging parent is incredibly rewarding. It also can be stressful, expensive, and time-consuming. So we've put together a checklist to help you provide a high quality of life to your elderly parent.

Caring for an aging parent is incredibly rewarding. It also can be stressful, expensive, and time-consuming. So we've put together a checklist to help you provide a high quality of life to your elderly parent.

Acting as a caregiver for an older individual is a meaningful and thoughtful role. It's also a challenging one. While it's rewarding to help others with home care when they need it most, serving in a caregiving role can be stressful. We understand! Family caregivers are asked to become overnight experts in everything from senior medical needs to senior nutrition. The team at Weatherly Inn understands, and we have composed this piece to help new caregivers learn the ropes and practice excellent home care. 

Caring for an elderly loved one at home is both rewarding and challenging. So challenging that it can become physically and emotionally overwhelming. In the eldercare field, we call this caregiver burnout or caregiver stress — and it's a recognized phenomenon. There is no shame in it!