When a loved one is struggling with a serious health issue, you may feel helpless. You want to do everything you can to ease the …Read More
How to Respond When a Family Member Critiques Your Caregiving
“You never…” “You should…” “Don’t do it that way!” As a caregiver for an older parent, you work selflessly to offer care for your loved …Read More
Understanding Dementia Shadowing Behavior and How to Get Relief
Primary caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s disease are often all too familiar with the challenge of trying to find a quiet moment or two alone …Read More
Help Maintain Elder Safety at Home With New Technology
When an older loved one needs assistance to remain independent, safe, and comfortable at home, home care services are a perfect solution. But what about …Read More
Key Questions to Ask the Pharmacist When an Older Loved One Gets a New Medication
You have just left the doctor’s office with Mom. The doctor is sending over a new prescription to the drug store that should be ready …Read More
Tips for Building Retirement Savings for Caregivers
Caring for a senior parent is a time-consuming labor of love. It can also influence financial resources, as family caregivers may decide to take unpaid …Read More
Top Devices for Someone With Arthritis
For people with arthritis, even ordinary, daily activities and tasks can cause unbearable pain. It may also lead to a loss in independence, as the …Read More
Understanding How to Balance Senior Care With a Job
It’s a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, you’ve got your job, which provides you purpose, fulfillment, and of course, a source of income. …Read More
Understanding the Association Between Dementia and Hearing Loss
When checking in on Mom, you find the TV is blaring, and she is asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or even to …Read More
Common Causes of COPD Flare-Ups and How to Manage Them
We’ve waited all winter for March! At last, the days are growing longer and we can start to feel the promise of springtime all around …Read More