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How to Respond When a Family Member Critiques Your Caregiving

May 19, 2023

“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

Tips for Building Retirement Savings for Caregivers

April 21, 2023

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

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Elderly Care Services Help Family Caregivers Balance Life and Care

August 12, 2022

What does a regular day look like for you as a family caregiver? For a lot of people, it begins before sunrise, assisting a senior …Read More

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How to Avoid Getting Injured When Caring for Loved Ones

June 10, 2022

When you made the decision to provide care for a senior loved one, you likely didn’t consider your role to be risky. Yet the dangers …Read More

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Cancer Care: Using Home Care Services to Ease Stress

October 15, 2021

When someone you love receives a cancer diagnosis, it may feel as if the world has stopped turning. Things that were once a high priority …Read More

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Keep Seniors Safe This Summer from Common Heat-Related Illnesses

June 11, 2021

Throughout the entire long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the …Read More

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Know the Signs and Symptoms That May Point to a Parkinson’s Diagnosis

June 4, 2021

Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease While almost one million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was probably first brought to …Read More

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Middle Stage Dementia Symptoms and Care Strategies: Part 2 of 3

March 19, 2021

Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the many different factors and facets of the …Read More

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Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Older Adults to Maintain Physical and Emotional Wellbeing During the Pandemic

March 5, 2021

While we can certainly begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our physical and …Read More

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The Benefits of Journaling for Family Caregivers

December 18, 2020

With the new year on the horizon, now is an excellent time to think about new strategies which will help you be a more effective …Read More

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