When a loved one is dealing with a serious health condition, you might feel helpless. You want to do everything you can to alleviate the …Read More
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Responding Constructively to Caregiving Criticism
May 19, 2023
“You always…” “You never…” “If I were you…” As a caregiver for an older loved one, you work tirelessly and selflessly to provide care for …Read More
Family Caregiving: How to Overcome Alzheimer’s Shadowing
May 12, 2023
Primary caregivers for people with dementia are usually all too familiar with the difficulty of trying to take a quiet minute or two alone – …Read More
In-Home Care Services and Senior Technology Enhance Safety
May 5, 2023
When an older loved one needs help to remain comfortable, independent, and safe at home, home care services are a perfect solution. But what about …Read More
Five Questions to Ask the Pharmacist About a New Prescription
April 28, 2023
You have just left the doctor’s office with Mom. She is sending over a new prescription to the local pharmacy that should be ready by …Read More
Strategies for Building Retirement Savings for Family Caregivers
April 21, 2023
Caring for an older parent is a time-intensive labor of love. It can also affect finances, as family caregivers may decide to reduce their work hours, take …Read More
Adaptive Devices That Help People Live Better With Arthritis
April 14, 2023
When a person has arthritis, even easy, everyday tasks and activities may trigger unbearable pain. It may also result in a loss of independence, as …Read More
How Partnering With a Home Care Agency Helps Family Caregivers Find Balance
March 31, 2023
It is a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, you have your work, which supplies you with fulfillment, purpose, and obviously, a paycheck. On …Read More
Discovering if Hearing Loss Can Lead to Dementia
March 24, 2023
When checking in on Mom, you notice the TV is blaring, and she is asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or even to …Read More
Investigating the Causes of COPD Flares and How Best to Manage Them
March 9, 2023
We’ve waited all winter for March! At long last, the days are becoming longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime in …Read More