Christine Dayton
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Christine Dayton
Christine Dayton, BSW, spent the earliest part of her career managing cases and supporting seniors and family caregivers in skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, and in-home care programs. Today, Christine's role has shifted, and she focuses on providing families and seniors with support by creating engaging and informative content pieces. Christine is passionate about helping seniors to maintain independence and providing families with the information they need to overcome challenges associated with dementia, physical health conditions, and the aging process. She remains active in her community through volunteer work and advocacy, and in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and rescue pup.
Posts
7 Effective Ways to Manage Incontinence (Without Losing Your Mind)
Occasional or persistent incontinence can feel frustrating, embarrassing, and even limiting. But it doesn’t have to take over your life.
The 10 Best Easy and Relaxing Travel Destinations for Seniors
After helping my parents plan multiple trips, some wildly successful, others… maybe a bit less talked about, I’ve compiled a list of ten destinations that...
7 Secrets to Being a New Grandmother (Straight From An Amazing Mom)
Becoming a mom is life-changing in ways that you couldn’t possibly imagine until it happens to you. But watching your mom become a grandmother? That’s...
Telling Aging Parents They Need Nursing Home Care: A Former Social Worker’s Guide
As a social worker, I had numerous conversations with family caregivers who struggled with the realization that their aging parents […]
10 Signs It’s Time to Consider Senior Housing
If you’re contemplating having a conversation about senior housing with a loved one or have been wondering whether it’s time to consider this option for...
10 Things Never to Say When Addressing End-of-Life Planning with a Senior
Talking about end-of-life planning with a senior loved one is often uncomfortable and seldom easy. I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t always...
10 Unusual Signs of Dementia That Most Older Adults Miss
Family caregivers and seniors often expect the big red flags—forgetting names, getting lost in familiar places, wandering—but dementia can start with subtle, unusual symptoms that...
8 Skin Care Tips for Older Women
It's never too late to start caring about your skin and following a healthy skincare routine. With a few simple tweaks to your products and...
5 Affordable Theme Parks Grandparents Can Enjoy with Their Grandkids
Many theme parks offer fun for all ages without emptying your wallet. If you’re looking for an affordable way to make memories with your grandchildren,...
When Is It Time to Move from Assisted Living to a Nursing Home?
Deciding when to move from assisted living to a nursing home is challenging, and many families face this dilemma. The key is understanding the differences...
12 Things to Consider Before Moving to a Nursing Home
Deciding to move to a nursing home means making a major transition in your life. It’s a decision that can come with a mix of...
When Should You Move from Assisted Living to a Nursing Home?
I never thought I’d be the decision maker about when it was time to move my grandmother from assisted living to a nursing home. It...
Hearing Loss: What to Know and What to Do
I never really thought much about hearing loss—until I started noticing that my husband was asking people to repeat themselves frequently, turning the TV volume...
10 Ways Hearing Loss Could Increase Dementia Risk in Seniors
Learn more about the SURPRISING link between hearing loss and an increased risk of dementia in seniors.
How to Set Boundaries as a Family Caregiver
Caregiver burnout is often inevitable if you don’t set boundaries. When that happens, you won’t be able to care for anyone—not your senior loved one...
8 Common Mistakes When Selecting a Nursing Home (and How to Avoid Them)
Navigating the nursing home selection process can be emotional. Here are a few common mistakes to avoid.
13 Things That Cause Joint Pain After 50 (and Things You Can Do That Help)
Joint pain was never really top of mind for me—and then I turned 50. It was like the switch of a light. One day, I...
10 Things Never to Say to Seniors About Memory Loss Concerns
The tricky topic of memory loss is a difficult one to broach. Sometimes, even the best of intentions come out wrong. We might not even...
12 Positive Lifestyle Changes That Improve the Stages of Dementia
While there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia, I frequently witnessed patients who incorporated some lifestyle changes and seemingly slowed the progression of the disease....
7 Stroke Risk Factors You Can Control Today
Sure, some risk factors—like age and family history—really can’t be changed, but there are plenty of things we can do today to lower our risk....
9 Surprising Health Benefits of Weight Lifting for Seniors
Here’s some important information about lifting weights that I’ve learned, facts about what the research supports, and some of the most surprising health benefits of...
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