Caregiver Challenges & Solutions
Resources for caregivers of seniors
Useful Resources for Caregivers to Address Common Challenges
Being a caregiver for a loved one can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. From managing daily tasks and medications to navigating the emotional complexities of caregiving, it can often feel overwhelming. That’s why Lifeline produces a variety of publications with up-to-date health and safety information. Get the advice and support you need from our expert resources and tools.
Our guide is focused on identifying the key challenges that caregivers commonly face and providing a list of useful resources to help you navigate those challenges with confidence. We understand that every caregiving situation is unique, and our guide is designed to be a comprehensive resource that covers a wide range of topics. Whether you are a Lifeline Subscriber, caregiver, or a healthcare professional – there is something for everyone.
A Daily Chacklist for Caregivers
A brief guide to create your own daily caregiver duty checklist
Read moreHelping Seniors Accept the Help They Need
It is not easy for everyone to accept help, but especially hard for seniors. Here are some of the reasons that seniors may resist help, with suggestions on how to convince them.
Read moreSenior Safety
Physical changes such as decreased mobility and reduced sensory abilities can all contribute to an increased risk of accidents and injuries.
Reducing the Risk of Falls at Home
How to create a safer home? Read our room-by-room guide.
Read moreBest Medical Alert Systems in Canada
Comparing the best medical alert systems and devices for seniors
Read moreFinances
One of the most challenging aspects of caring for your aging parents is taking control of their finances or assisting them with financial choices.
Tips on Caring for Senior Parents’ Finances
Because money represents freedom and many seniors have lived through difficult times and know the value of saving money, they may not be willing to relinquish control of the finances.
Read moreLiving on a Fixed Income in Retirement
Even with a nice retirement fund built up over the years, care must be taken to manage to ensure an adequate income.
Read morePhysical & Mental Health
Senior health is a complex topic that encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being. As we age, we may face a variety of health challenges, including chronic conditions and mental health concerns, such as depression and cognitive decline. Read our resources and guides about the mental and physical well-being of older adults.
Senior Mental Health: Tips To Manage Mental Health Problems
Seniors go through many life changes that can lead to mental health issues like depression, loneliness and anxiety.
Read moreMaintaining Emotional and Mental Vitality in Seniors
Because mental and emotional vitality is key to maintaining physical abilities, caregivers must give attention to these areas for their loved ones.
Read more10 Best Brain Games for Seniors
Remember that your brain is a muscle, too. And if you don’t use it, you lose it. Free, printable guide
Read moreAlthough some risk for heart disease is inherited, there are many actions you can take to reduce your chances of developing this dangerous condition. Free, printable guide.
Read moreHip Pain in Seniors (Causes, Treatment & When to See a Doctor)
It can be easy to give up and just accept that, “I’ve got a bad hip now.” But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Read moreMedication Management
Managing medications correctly is key to living independently.
Medication Management For Older Adults
Expert advice for managing medications more easily and effectively. Free, printable guide.
Read moreBest Automatic Medication Dispensers
When simply taking the right medication at the right time can improve your quality of life, an automatic medication dispenser makes a tremendous difference. This guide helps you choose the right one for your needs.
Read moreTraveling
For many people, traveling for leisure it’s a luxury that’s put off until retirement. Taking vacations as seniors allows them to enjoy these dreams, but there are special considerations required to make the trip enjoyable and to protect the health of the senior traveler.
Tips for Caregivers Traveling with Seniors
If you plan ahead and understand the special needs of seniors, it can be a rewarding time for both of you.
Read moreCaregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout is characterized by overwhelming fatigue, chronic stress, emotional exhaustion and feelings of guilt, anger and isolation. It hurts the caregiver as well as the person they are caring for.
Caregiver Burnout & Stress: How to Prevent or Relieve It
This article will help family caregivers recognize if they are approaching “burnout” and, if so, what they can do to prevent or relieve it.
Read moreLifeline Medical Alert Systems & Medication Management
Best for away from home
Mobile medical alert system with GPS gives you freedom to be safe while on the go.
| Use away or at home |
| Automatic Fall Detection |
| 3 Locating technologies |
Best for everyday use
Most compact design offering that provides around-the-clock access to help at the press of a button.
| Use away or at home |
| 3 Locating technologies |
| Two-way voice |
Best for wanderers
Allows you to track your loved one’s general location on your smartphone when they leave home.
| Has a tendency to wander |
| Gets lost easily |
| Gets confused in crowds |
Best for outdoors
The Lifeline Smartwatch is designed to support healthy and active lifestyles.
| No Smartphone pairing required |
| GPS & Wi-fi location technology |
| Automated voice prompts |
Best for at home
Our most affordable system. Get access to help 24/7 at the push of a button.
| Use at home |
| Pendant or wristband |
| Two-way voice |