Category: Dr. Macie Smith

READ MORE8 Fall Prevention Tips For Older Adults

March 8, 2024

Dr. Macie Smith discusses how to keep seniors safe in their homes through fall prevention.

Dr. Macie here with a few facts about falls. In the United States, over 14 million adults ages 65 and older report falling each year. I’d put that number even higher when you consider than many older adults won’t tell anyone that they had a fall. Falls can be costly and, in some cases, lethal….

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READ MOREHow to Balance Caregiving Responsibilities

February 24, 2024

Dr. Macie Smith shares best practices for sandwich generation family caregivers and how to balance their responsibilities.

Are you helping, supporting or taking care of an older loved one? If you are, it’s probably not your only responsibility. In fact, you may feel overwhelmed by the additional time it’s taking. And that’s OK. Because it is a lot of work. The key to keeping it all together and ensuring you are taking…

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READ MOREFamily Caregivers: Send Yourself a Valentine of Self-Care

February 11, 2024

Dr. Macie Smith discusses the importance of family caregivers, particularly those of the sandwich generation, loving themselves this Valentine’s Day.

When it comes to caring for a family member, you are the most important part of the equation. That’s because you can’t pour from an empty cup. If you aren’t in top form, you won’t be able to put your best self forward. That’s where self-love comes in. Here are four steps you can take…

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READ MOREThe REAL Source of Family Caregiver Stress

January 26, 2024

Dr. Macie Smith discusses the root sources of stressors for family caregivers and how to manage them in a healthy way.

Most people would agree that being a family caregiver can be stressful. But the reason WHY it’s stressful may surprise you. Let’s Start at the Beginning A recent article in the Journal of Gerontology explains that the caregiving role typically emerges out of a prior family role, most often a child or spouse. As a…

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READ MOREAnger, Resentment, and Guilt: The Inter-Connected Emotions of Family Caregiving

January 22, 2024

Dr. Macie Smith discusses the conflicting emotions that family caregivers, particularly of the Sandwich Generation, experience throughout their journey.

Being a family caregiver is an emotional roller coaster. On the one hand, it feels good to care for someone you love. On the other hand, it can be stressful, time-consuming, and draining. This can lead to a set of interconnected emotions – namely anger, resentment and guilt. Anger Anger often comes from a sense…

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READ MOREFrequently Asked Questions: Caring For Someone With Dementia At Home During the Holidays

December 30, 2023

Dr. Macie Smith shares best practices on how to maximize your holiday visits with older loved ones through assessments.

The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for those caring for a loved one with dementia, it can also bring unique challenges and concerns. Things can already be hectic with planning family gatherings, traveling or even just finding the time to squeeze everything in. As caregivers, it’s essential to prioritize…

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READ MOREHoliday Travel Tips: Traveling with a Loved One Living with Dementia

December 18, 2023

Dr. Macie Smith discusses how to help a loved one living with dementia travel during the holidays

The holiday season is known for being the perfect time to get away, make new memories, and enjoy being with loved ones. For many families, this means packing your things and traveling somewhere exciting or relaxing. As fun as that sounds, there are still some complexities to the process that aren’t often spoken about, especially…

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READ MOREAge-Related Memory Impairment vs Dementia

November 22, 2023

Dr. Macie Smith discusses the best home care tips for Alzheimer's patients

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia in the U.S., as roughly 1 in 9 Americans over the age of 65 are currently living with the diagnosis according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Roughly 3 million new cases are diagnosed every year and over 11 million Americans are currently working as unpaid caregivers for a…

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READ MOREThe 7 Emotions of Caregiving

November 18, 2023

Dr. Macie Smith discusses the emotions of caregiving in honor of November being National Family Caregivers Month.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a celebration of the millions of Americans who dedicate their everyday lives to providing unpaid care to a loved one or family member. According to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC)’s most recent study on the topic, the number of Americans who fall into this category has…

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READ MOREHelping Sandwich Generation Caregivers Manage Back to School Stressors

August 30, 2023

Dr. Macie Smith discusses ways to help sandwich generation caregivers manage back to school stress.

I don’t know about you, but summer never seems to last as long as I’d like. And that is especially true for Sandwich Generation family caregivers who are enjoying the much-needed break from busy school schedules. But what happens when school starts up again? It may be time to ask for some help. What is…

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