Posts about respite

6 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Guilt Through the Holidays

Holidays are a time for family gatherings, fun traditions, and the holiday spirit. Unfortunately, holidays can also be stressful[…]

Bill and Julie during a reminiscing activity at Aspen Senior Day Center
Bill Enjoys Staying Busy at Aspen Senior Day Center

Bill is one of the seniors who attends Aspen Senior Day Center each day of the week. He is[…]

Benefits of Respite for Older Adults with Dementia

According to the 2013 U.S. Census, nearly 10% of Utah’s population was aged 65 and over (translated into numbers:[…]

Cargiver Burnout is REAL

Part of my job description as dementia caregiver (and one that is often overlooked or even unknown to many)[…]

Alzheimer’s Disease: So Cruel and Devastating

The following thoughts were written by my mom six months after the death of her sweetheart, my dad, at[…]