What does a normal day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many people, it begins before sunrise, assisting a senior family member …Read More
Category:Family Caregiving
Dealing with Death: Handling End-of-Life Necessities When a Senior Dies
July 8, 2022
When an elderly parent passes away, there are a number of legal and personal details that must be addresses. Knowing what to do and where …Read More
How to Reduce the Risk for Injury Among Family Caregivers
June 10, 2022
When you decided to provide care for an older loved one, you likely never thought of your role as being hazardous. However, the challenges of …Read More
Getting Help from Siblings for Senior Parent Care
March 18, 2022
According to the old saying, many hands make light work, and that is certainly true regarding senior parent care. In the event that you and …Read More
Family Caregiver Expectations: Preparing to Care for a Loved One
December 10, 2021
It may have begun informally, with a little support every now and then. Picking up some things from the supermarket for your aging parent. Dropping …Read More
Parkinson’s Care: Caring for a Senior in the Early Stages: Part 1 of 3
September 24, 2021
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts members of the family along with the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease advances is vital to …Read More
Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Older Adults to Maintain Mental and Physical Health and 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 mental and …Read More
Reduce Family Caregiver Stress by Keeping a Journal
December 18, 2020
With the new year just around the corner, now is a great time to consider new strategies that can help you be an even more …Read More
Balancing Caring for Older Parents and School-Aged Children
December 4, 2020
If your days are overflowing with managing a home, working, parenting, caring for older parents, and attempting to squeeze in time for yourself while looking …Read More
The Importance of Addressing Older Adult Mental Health
October 9, 2020
They’re called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it an abundance of advantages, including greater wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life …Read More