Don’t Put Off Creating a Respite Care Plan
With caregiver burnout being a serious issue, a respite care plan is something every caregiver needs, and it’s not hard to create!
Senior Fraud – Don’t Overlook These 4 Schemes
Protecting yourself or an aging loved one from illegal activity requires advanced knowledge of scammers’ tactics. What follows are several common financial schemes that often fool seniors, along with tips for keeping you or that special senior in your life from becoming the victim of financial abuse.
6 Heart-Healthy Foods That Should Be In Every Senior’s Diet
Although heart disease in seniors is prevalent, it can be prevented. Here are six foods to add to a senior's diet to boost heart health!
How to Provide Care for a Loved One without Straining Family Relationships
Any way you slice it, caring for elderly relatives can create a messy family dynamic. If you’ve been shouldering most of the caregiving burden alone, here’s how to let family members know that you could use their help without damaging your relationships.
5 Tips for Managing a Senior’s Care from Long-Distance
How can you best manage a senior's care when you live too far away to be there? Here are five tips to help you manage your loved one's care long-distance.
Respite Care – Know Your Options and Avoid Caregiver Burnout
As the days go by and the added stress of caregiving builds, many informal caregivers run the risk of developing a condition known as caregiver burnout. When left unaddressed, the mental, physical, and emotional toll of caregiver burnout can lower the quality of life of both caregiver and care recipient.
How to Ask Family for Help With Caregiving Costs
Is it possible to ask loved ones to share caregiving costs without being critical? Here’s how to get yours to say “yes” when everyone’s household budget weighs in the balance.
How to Show Your Appreciation During National Nurses Week
If we’ve learned anything over the past few years concerning our health care system, it’s that the nurses across America are skilled, dedicated, and selfless. It's only fitting that one week each year is dedicated to honoring these incredible individuals.
How to Transition into a Caregiver Role for a Loved One
Although caring for an older relative or friend can be one of the most gratifying experiences you’ll ever have, it can also be one of the most physically and emotionally demanding. What follows are some essential tips to remember when you suddenly find yourself thrust into the role of caring for an aging loved one.
10 Caregiving Industry Facts You Should Already Know
The home care workforce has grown significantly as the delivery of long-term services and support has markedly shifted from institutional settings like hospitals and nursing homes to private homes and assisted living communities. If you are considering a career in-home care, these ten fun facts will help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
Ways to Pay for Home Care for Seniors
When hiring a professional in-home caregiver becomes necessary, families often face tough decisions about paying for their loved one's care. These creative financing ideas will help ensure that your loved one gets the care they deserve.
How to Bring Up the Topic of Home Care with an Elderly Parent
If you have an elderly one it's possible that they will need caregiving assistance. Some signs that your loved one needs help are physical and mental change, poor personal hygiene. Find more about symptoms and cures.
