Individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges benefit from grab bars in strategic areas of their bathroom space. Grab bars are important bathroom safety devices that prevent falls and bathroom-related injuries. If the person you care for would benefit from grab bars, your next step is to ensure they’re installed properly and safely. To do so,…
According to researchers, “environmental features of the bathroom cause the greatest risk of falls compared to other areas in the home”. Showering and bathing are daily tasks that pose major risks to care recipients, causing hospitalizations and increased medical costs. Studies show that in the US, the 8th leading cause of non-fatal injury is accidents…
Having a grab bar in the bathroom is an important safety addition when your loved one transfers to standing from a toilet seat or gets in and out of the shower. Some grab bars are permanently mounted on the wall, while others are temporarily placed on the wall and can be moved to different locations….
When a loved one with dementia is at risk of wandering, caregivers look for ways to enhance their safety. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that up to 60% of people with dementia will “wander” into the community at some stage during their illness. Wandering can put your loved one into confusing, distressing, or even dangerous situations. …
A fidget ring and similar types of jewelry or toys can be fun and are popular with kids. Did you know they can also be useful for older adults? Here, we’ll outline several reasons you might want to consider a fidget ring for an older adult with dementia. For more caregiving tips and tricks, check…
Grief can take an emotional and physical toll on you as a caregiver. Whether you’re managing the death of the person you cared for (or another loved one), a change in your care recipient’s condition, or another type of loss, grief support may be able to help you during this challenging time. For many people,…
Many of us have encountered grief throughout our lives. We experience grief when we encounter a loss of some kind–whether it be a loved one, a job, or an important goal we’ve been working toward. However, not all grief comes after a loss. Anticipatory grief happens when a person experiences grief before loss or death…
Every person has experienced loss in their life. As alone as we may feel during the grieving process, grieving is often a shared experience. Reading about the experiences of others can offer comfort. You may feel understood by people who have navigated their grief journey after the loss of a loved one. Trualta can help…
Every caregiver has, at one time or another, asked themselves this question. Across caregiving situations, many caregivers struggle with allowing themselves time to take a break and recharge. You might be: For sandwich generation caregivers, you might be doing all three. Trualta offers educational tools and support resources for caregivers who are at risk for…
Whether you’re caring for a young child, a young adult with disabilities, or an older adult, many caregivers experience guilt about taking time away from the people they care for. Caring for someone presents unique challenges that require knowledge, skills, and support. Trualta has educational and support resources for several age groups and chronic conditions,…
Let’s face it: caregiving doesn’t come with a handbook. As a caregiver, you know that providing care means you’re always learning on the job. If you’re lucky enough to learn from health care providers, this kind of support is usually few and far between. It’s easy to feel like you’re on your own. Whether you’re…
The “Sandwich Generation” describes adults who care for both their aging parents and their own children. According to the Pew Research Center, around 47% of adults in their forties and fifties have a parent aged 65 or older and are either raising a child or supporting an adult child financially. Around one-in-seven middle-aged adults (15%)…
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