You are about to embark on the most amazing journey ever. And. Help is good.. Have a doula or nanny or nurse? Great. Just you and the other parent? Great. Family around? Great. No matter who is supporting you and your new family, know this: Self care starts now. Ask for help.
Here's the ultimate list of how to help a new mom.
Bring/send food
Whether you live 5 minutes away or 5 hours away technology has made very easy to send food to anyone. It doesn’t matter if it is a meal made from scratch, a Gift Card to…
While moms love their children no matter what language they speak, different cultures face different challenges when it comes to parenting.
Mom has very severe dementia. Lives in memory care unit. Now has fallen because she does not remember to use her walker. Any suggestions? It is a misconception that once a loved one is no longer living at home, but is instead being cared for at a facility which specializes... Read More
They don't see you stand in the bathroom and gather your resolve every morning. They don't see those of you who mother alone without much support. They don't see the trips to the car back and forth and back and forth. They don't see you counting to ten a dozen times before noon. They don't see you look at the bank account and sigh and try to figure out how to make three meals with what's left in your pantry. They don't see…
Just as we plan for college, buying a home or retirement, we must plan for our family's and our own aging and long-term needs.
From hating staying up late to actually agreeing with your mother, here are 19 ways life changes when you're a mom over 40.
Questions to ask yourself before you become a family caregiver for an elderly parent or loved one.
My mother is being cared for in a group home for dementia and she also can’t walk. She still knows who I am but is very confused about a lot of things. Her sister passed away a few days ago who lives far away. Can I tell my mother or... Read More
One of the most common fears for women as they age is running out of money. This phenomenon is called “Bag Lady Syndrome”
When you search for a place for mom, this will help you understand what to look for and the various senior living options.
As your parents age, you want them to remain as independent as possible. However, there may come a time when you cant give them all the help they need. This ...
If I honor my mother's refusal of care for Alzheimer's, am I liable for withholding treatment? My mother refuses to get an Alzheimer's diagnosis and refuses care or treatment
Mom and Dad are generally slowing down. Perhaps the changes associated with aging are magnified by the presence of one or more chronic health conditions. A health crisis may have
As our parents age, it can be hard to tell if a parent needs help. Really hard. In fact, they are unlikely to outright volunteer that they need help, and in many cases, they probably think that they are doing “just fine”. So, how do you keep an eye on your parents, and make sure …
A macon mom and part time school nurse says you can fight back-to-school illnesses with good hygiene, proper nutrition, and sleep.
Are your parents living alone? Missing medications? Needing help around the house? Or longing for a companion? Don’t do it alone, Care Advantage can help! Ou...
It's true, it takes a village—but not all of us have one
By now, most of us have heard stories of a parent who’s accompanied Junior to the job interview. If not, it’s usually a sad story of a mom or dad who can’t let go and won’t let their child grow up. What’s more, some parents visit their adult-child at work and even request pay-raises for…
Moms, we may not be perfect – but we are destined to make a difference in this world, by raising our kids to know what’s most important. And God is at our side.
As baby-boomers age and Social Security income declines from what it used to be, more families will be opting for co-habitation rather than expensive retirement communities and nursing homes. Although it’s a great way to save money and strengthen bonds among family members, it can be challenging having Mom or Dad, or a grandparent, move in. Keep reading for tips on how to make the transition…
Motherhood is tough. Let’s face it, young mom, being the mom of a preschool child has both joys and challenges. Some days are really, really good, and some days are not so stellar. Some moments in motherhood will take your breath…