Caregiving

When Caring Takes its Toll: Finding Caregiver Support
January 17th, 2018

When Caring Takes its Toll: Finding Caregiver Support

An estimated 34 million Americans are involved in providing care to an older family member or friend. Caretaking duties can range from periodic monitoring to providing every aspect of basic living needs such as feeding, dressing, and bathing. While caregivers often find joy and satisfaction in caring for a loved one, the responsibilities of caring Read more >>

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January 12th, 2018

5 Tips for Managing Healthcare for Aging Parents

5 Tips for Managing Healthcare for Aging Parents. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Methods to combat the costs of caring for an aging parent
January 9th, 2018

5 Ways to Reduce the Financial and Emotional Cost of Caring for Aging Parents

“If we care about someone, it’s going to have a financial impact, an emotional impact, and a physical impact,” admits Chris Cooper, a certified financial planner in San Diego. This isn’t exactly news for most adults who care for their aging parents. But Cooper points out that it is possible to lighten the emotional and Read more >>

Family at Thanksgiving
December 6th, 2017

Holiday Tips for Family Caregivers

The holidays are all about family. But planning the holidays with an aging parent can feel anything but merry and bright. Check out these tips for planning a safe and special holiday for your older relations. Consider Their Needs & Abilities As caregivers, how we celebrate the holidays with our seniors depends a lot on Read more >>

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November 20th, 2017

Tips for Building Confidence in Your Senior After a Fall

If your loved one has recently fallen, she’s not alone: One out of every three seniors falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She may also have developed a fear of falling that has greatly limited her mobility. As her primary caregiver, or as part of her support system through family caregiving, Read more >>

Family walking in the park
November 13th, 2017

Caregiver Loneliness: How to Feel Less Isolated and More Engaged

The Dangers of Dealing with Loneliness as a Caregiver When you’re a caregiver, feeling alone isn’t unusual. It’s easy to think you’re the only one facing the challenges of caring for an aging loved one, especially when siblings or other family members don’t help or can’t relate, or when you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Read more >>

Daughter with older father
October 31st, 2017

Caring For Your Aging Parents: Mistakes to Avoid

Many of the most common mistakes that caregivers make while caring for their aging parents can be avoided simply by being aware of them. By taking note of these oft-made mistakes, you can reduce the emotional toll of caregiving on you and your family. Avoid Common Caregiver Pitfalls 1. Not Asking for Help You can’t Read more >>

couple looking at paperwork
October 19th, 2017

Advice for New Caregivers from People Who’ve Been There

If you’re new to caring for an aging parent, it’s normal to lack confidence and feel a little anxious. “This is the toughest stage of life by far,” notes Paige Arnof-Fenn, a Boston-area marketing executive and family caregiver. But you can make it easier by being honest about emotions (yours and your parents) and taking Read more >>

Family and friends doing a video conference on laptop at home
September 13th, 2017

Long-Distance Caregiving: What You Need to Know

Long-Distance Caregiving: What You Need to Know. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

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August 31st, 2017

Removing Loneliness from the Aging Process to Empower Seniors

Removing Loneliness from the Aging Process to Empower Seniors. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

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