Stress and Distress: Stress (the flight and fight reaction) is your response to an internal or external challenge—either physical or emotional, recognized or unrecognized. Your bodily response can affect multiple systems including: The endocrine system by increasing cortisol, which increases energy and fights inflammation. The autonomic nervous system increases adrenaline, which increases blood pressure and pulse. The […]

If your loved one were to suddenly have an accident, slip into a coma or be diagnosed with a terminal illness, would you know what their wishes are? Would your loved one want all aggressive measures to be taken to try and save his or her life? Would he or she want to be kept […]

An idyllic holiday family setting features the grandparents presiding over a turkey feast with their children and grandchildren around the table saying prayers, laughing and spreading good cheer all around. The grandparents tell tales of their childhood and PG-rated stories from their children’s teen years. The children’s families don’t live nearby and haven’t seen the […]

Assisted living is often the most ideal option for seniors. These facilities provide the elderly with a way to make the most of the time they have left while feeling secure. They allow them to maintain their quality of life, which everyone can agree is the goal. Yet many elderly people, or the loved ones on […]

Every holiday season families are reminded of loved ones that are struggling or are no longer with them. For caregivers in particular, the holiday season can be among the most stressful times of the year as they try to manage increased interaction between family members and the loved ones they are caring for. Approaching the […]

Some of the most significant transitions in life often do not come when we expect them to. They seem so distant from our current situation that we fail to be prepared if a transition like finding care for a family member quickly falls upon us. Cariloop spent time walking the streets of Dallas asking passersby […]

Life doesn’t slow down for anybody these days. More and more tasks will be added to your to-do list that all need to be done right away. To top it all off, your loved one has been moved to an assisted living home and you haven’t been able to make time to go and see him/her. […]

Whether it’s a dog, cat, or maybe even a bird, any animal can have a positive effect on a person, especially seniors. Many people talk about how getting their loved one a pet was the best decision they could’ve made for numerous reasons, and not only did it help the seniors get through the day, […]