Posts by Beth McNeill-Muhs
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Read MoreHow to Shop When Your Mom’s Doctor Suggests Special Clothing for Alzheimer’s
Elderly Care in Shelter Island NY: As your mom’s Alzheimer’s progresses, she may struggle with buttons, laces, and zippers. You may notice she always goes for the same color. She also might insist on sweaters and jeans, even if it’s hot and humid outside. You need to keep things like this in mind as you help her shop for clothes.
Read MoreKnow the Signs of Depression
Senior Care in East Quogue NY: Depression is an extremely complex disease. There are numerous causes including changing hormone levels, medications, changing environmental situations as well as life-changing events. It can be either difficult to pinpoint the exact cause or one may know the exact moment and reason it struck.
Read MoreWhat Should You Keep in Mind When Starting Art Therapy Activities with Your Elderly Loved One?
Elderly Care in Bridgehampton NY: Art therapy activities can encompass a wide range of different art and craft projects. Try starting out with activities that your loved one already enjoys and then add to the repertoire as you both gain experience with your art adventures.
Read MoreWhy Is Your Loved One Accusing People of Stealing Her Belongings?
Elder Care in Southampton NY: Is your elderly loved one claiming often that her belongings are being stolen right out from under her? This is unfortunately pretty common in certain circumstances and it can get out of hand quickly.
Read More“Sacred Balance” Thank you to Caregivers across the world
Home Care in Southampton NY: This month I have the pleasure of getting back to something that I enjoy as a form of creative expression, curating.
Read MoreIs Home Care the Right Choice for Your Aging Loved One?
Home Care in Bridgehampton NY: If you are reading this, you are probably wondering if it is time to hire a home care aide for your aging loved one. Maybe they are having difficulty living alone, or maybe it is getting too difficult to care for them in your home by yourself.
Read MoreWhy Is it Important to Keep Talking to Family Members about Helping Your Loved One?
Elderly Care in Amagansett NY: You might start to think that continuing to ask other family members for help is not worth the time. The reality is that you should definitely keep doing it because there are some good results.
Read MoreArt Therapy for Anxiety in Your Elderly Loved One
Senior Care in Southampton NY: If your elderly loved one has anxiety, you know how crippling it can be for her. One tool you might want to add to her toolbox involves art therapy.
Read MoreWhat Can You Do When You’re Neglecting Yourself as a Caregiver?
Caregivers in Shelter Island NY: It’s unfortunately incredibly easy to neglect yourself as a family caregiver. The problem is knowing what to do about that.
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