5 Best Family Caregiving YouTube Channels

We collected a list of helpful family caregiving YouTube channels that every caregiver should check out. The videos available provide expert and crowdsourced tips, meaningful material, demonstrations on ‘how-to’ many actions, and other supporting topics for caring for an aging parent. Keep in mind that these are not a replacement for medical advice from your doctor so always check with your physician if you have any additional questions.

Peruse the channels compiled below and you may be surprised at how much content is available on everything from a 2-minute video on medication management to longer posts about caregiver stress.

Top 5 Best Family Caregiving YouTube Channels

Check out the YouTube channels below. You will find a variety of videos on how to take blood pressure, best dental cleaning advice and other general care topics for your aging loved one.

Family Caregiver Alliance Family

Caregiver Alliance, National Center on Caregiving is a public voice for caregivers. The pioneering programs — information, education, services, research, and advocacy — support and sustain the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions.

Caregiver Stress

Home Instead Senior Care created the Caregiver Stress video channel, and caregiverstress.com to bring caregivers helpful resources and tips related to caring for a senior loved one. It’s their small way of trying to help you navigate what they know from their own experience can be a trying time.

AARP

AARP is a United States-based interest group whose stated mission is “empowering people to choose how they live as they age.” The videos covered are on topics such as highlighting caregivers, learning healthy habits and how to disrupt aging and live independently.

National Institutes on Aging

The National Institute on Aging is the U.S. Government’s lead agency on aging research and is part of the National Institutes of Health. NIA supports a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and extend the active, healthy years of life.

Care.com

Care.com believes in being there for one another. They help families find the care they need and caregivers find the jobs they want. Browse their channel for caregiving stories, advice, recipes, activities, and tips for using care.com.

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5 Tips for Communicating with Someone with Alzheimer’s

Did you know that 5.5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease? Communicating with someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be challenging and often create frustration. However, communication is possible if you remain patient, avoid distractions, avoid pointing out mistakes, utilize nonverbal communication, and keep it simple. Read about these tips in more detail below.

5 Tips to Communicate Effectively

Be Patient

When communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s, make sure to prepare yourself before entering into a conversation. You need to be remain patient and know that it may become challenging. Do not raise your voice, show stress, or demonstrate frustration. Allow your loved one to take their time. Remember to listen and do not interrupt.

Avoid Distractions

Take away the distractions by having the conversation away from competing sights and sounds. You can do this by using a quiet room in the house (like a den or bedroom) so the attention is focused on you and not the T.V., the cars driving by, or other background noise. Doing so will at least create a clear pathway for talking.

Avoid Pointing Out Mistakes

You can easily get off topic or lose someone’s attention if you point out a mistake or correct something he or she said. Avoid this mistake and avoid arguing with your loved one.

Utilize Nonverbal Communication

Communication uses both verbal and nonverbal messaging. Try to use visual and nonverbal cues (i.e. hand gestures, facial expressions, etc.) to get your message across.

Keep the Conversation Simple

Depending on where the disease is in its progression, you may need to keep your sentences short and to the point. Eventually, as it progresses, you may need to keep your questions to yes or no answers. In addition, breakdown larger concepts into smaller, easier-to-understand talking points. For example, if you need to discuss a new medication – consider all of the items you need to communicate: the name of the medication, its purpose, why it’s happening, when it needs to be taken, how often, etc. Break down each of this and take time messaging it.

Remember not to take any issues or comments said personally. By being patient and showing respect to your loved one you can set the tone for the conversation.

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