When thinking about how to age gracefully and live a long, vibrant life, most people prioritize things like exercise routines, healthy eating, and regular check-ups. And those things certainly matter. But there’s one piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked: physical balance. Not the metaphorical kind between work and play, but your body’s actual, […]
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When you picture aging well, what comes to mind? For some, it’s staying in their own home. For others, it’s being closer to family. But more and more older adults are choosing something a little unexpected: moving in with a friend. Or two. Or three. That’s right: the Golden Girls got it right all along.
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/3-happy-older-ladies-sleep-over.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2025-05-07 04:12:502025-05-07 00:31:24What the Golden Girls Taught Us About Aging Well
As a family caregiver, you might have noticed some perplexing dementia-related behaviors, such as attempting to eat non-food items like napkins, dirt, or small objects. While these actions may be concerning, they are part of a phenomenon known as pica, which is surprisingly common in individuals with dementia.
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Navigating the challenges of dementia care can be difficult, especially when a loved one becomes fixated on a specific idea or anxious about a nonexistent threat. Reasoning with them often leads to frustration, as logic does not always break through. Instead of arguing, a more effective method is redirection—gently shifting their focus to something calming […]
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When people think about caregiving, they often associate it with stress and exhaustion. However, there’s another side to caregiving that’s less talked about—caregiving can actually benefit your health and well-being in surprising ways.
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/content-caregiver-sitting-and-looking-at-camera.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2025-04-01 04:46:042025-05-07 01:14:42Caregiving Can Actually Benefit Your Health and Make You Stronger!
For most people, talking with a friend or loved one is an effortless task. But for those with Parkinson’s disease, communication can be a challenge. Speech difficulties in Parkinson’s include a softened voice, jumbled words, and the frustration of not being understood. These challenges can quickly take a toll.
When a family member starts showing signs of dementia, children often become curious and worried. They might ask, “Why does Pop-Pop keep forgetting where he lives?” or “Is Granny upset with me because she can’t remember my birthday?” As a parent or caregiver, you may not have all the answers at your fingertips, but creating […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/teenager-talking-with-father-on-porch.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2025-03-13 05:36:522025-03-27 12:13:41When Your Child Has Questions About Dementia, Here’s How to Respond
Do you often find yourself buried under a mountain of requests—another errand, one more favor, yet another responsibility—until your own well-being takes a backseat? Caregiving, especially for a loved one, can make it feel natural to always say yes. However, constantly pushing yourself beyond your limits as a caregiver can lead to exhaustion and emotional […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/caregiver-saying-no-more.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2025-03-06 02:24:372025-03-27 15:40:26Pushing Yourself Beyond Your Limits as a Caregiver? Learn to Say No.
Do you wake up every day wondering what kind of conflicts you are likely to fall into with your aging parent today? If every day seems fraught with conversations that leave you feeling frustrated, maybe it’s time for you to try something new! Help both of you break out of the rut you’re caught in […]
Chronic illness has a way of reshaping life, for both the person experiencing it and also you, the family caregiver. You can see how it alters the rhythm of their days, forcing them to modify plans and discover new ways to manage the unexpected. While the illness may create obstacles, it doesn’t have to define […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/adult-son-greeting-older-father-with-dementia.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2025-02-13 05:18:012025-03-27 15:58:40Living Well With a Chronic Health Condition Is Within Your Reach!
Improving Your Balance Might Just Be the Key to a Longer Life
/in Aging in Place, Aging Issues, Exercise, Fall Prevention, Senior Safety /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhen thinking about how to age gracefully and live a long, vibrant life, most people prioritize things like exercise routines, healthy eating, and regular check-ups. And those things certainly matter. But there’s one piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked: physical balance. Not the metaphorical kind between work and play, but your body’s actual, […]
What the Golden Girls Taught Us About Aging Well
/in Aging in Place, Communication, Companion Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhen you picture aging well, what comes to mind? For some, it’s staying in their own home. For others, it’s being closer to family. But more and more older adults are choosing something a little unexpected: moving in with a friend. Or two. Or three. That’s right: the Golden Girls got it right all along.
Help for One of the Most Perplexing Dementia-Related Behaviors
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Dementia, Diet and Nutrition /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentAs a family caregiver, you might have noticed some perplexing dementia-related behaviors, such as attempting to eat non-food items like napkins, dirt, or small objects. While these actions may be concerning, they are part of a phenomenon known as pica, which is surprisingly common in individuals with dementia.
Overcoming the Challenges of Dementia Care Through Redirection
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Caregiving Tips, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentNavigating the challenges of dementia care can be difficult, especially when a loved one becomes fixated on a specific idea or anxious about a nonexistent threat. Reasoning with them often leads to frustration, as logic does not always break through. Instead of arguing, a more effective method is redirection—gently shifting their focus to something calming […]
Caregiving Can Actually Benefit Your Health and Make You Stronger!
/in Caregiving, Caregiving Tips, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhen people think about caregiving, they often associate it with stress and exhaustion. However, there’s another side to caregiving that’s less talked about—caregiving can actually benefit your health and well-being in surprising ways.
The Exercises That Help Overcome Speech Difficulties in Parkinson’s
/in Chronic Disease, Communication, Parkinson's Disease /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentFor most people, talking with a friend or loved one is an effortless task. But for those with Parkinson’s disease, communication can be a challenge. Speech difficulties in Parkinson’s include a softened voice, jumbled words, and the frustration of not being understood. These challenges can quickly take a toll.
When Your Child Has Questions About Dementia, Here’s How to Respond
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's DIsease, Communication, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhen a family member starts showing signs of dementia, children often become curious and worried. They might ask, “Why does Pop-Pop keep forgetting where he lives?” or “Is Granny upset with me because she can’t remember my birthday?” As a parent or caregiver, you may not have all the answers at your fingertips, but creating […]
Pushing Yourself Beyond Your Limits as a Caregiver? Learn to Say No.
/in Caregiver Stress, Caregiving, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Respite Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentDo you often find yourself buried under a mountain of requests—another errand, one more favor, yet another responsibility—until your own well-being takes a backseat? Caregiving, especially for a loved one, can make it feel natural to always say yes. However, constantly pushing yourself beyond your limits as a caregiver can lead to exhaustion and emotional […]
Resolving Conflicts With an Aging Parent Starts With These Simple Steps
/in Aging Care Issues, Aging in Place, Caregiving Tips, Family Caregivers /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentDo you wake up every day wondering what kind of conflicts you are likely to fall into with your aging parent today? If every day seems fraught with conversations that leave you feeling frustrated, maybe it’s time for you to try something new! Help both of you break out of the rut you’re caught in […]
Living Well With a Chronic Health Condition Is Within Your Reach!
/in Aging in Place, Caregiving Tips, Chronic Disease /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentChronic illness has a way of reshaping life, for both the person experiencing it and also you, the family caregiver. You can see how it alters the rhythm of their days, forcing them to modify plans and discover new ways to manage the unexpected. While the illness may create obstacles, it doesn’t have to define […]