Parents of young children love to joke about the revenge they’ll take when their kids are older. I can’t tell you how often I dream about the day, some 30 years from now, when I’ll gleefully, repeatedly wake my grown son up in the middle of the night for some nonsensical reason, just to show Read more >>
It isn’t easy for most people to accept help, even when it’s needed, and it can be particularly challenging for the current generation of seniors wanting to remain independent. Understanding why the elderly refuse help enables us to be more compassionate and effective helping aging parents and others who object to assistance. Here are the Read more >>
If there’s one thing that I’ve come across many times, it’s that we often don’t know we’re stressed until we’re really stressed. People complain about fatigue, headaches or irritability, without realizing that the problem is actually stress. We’re not always good at reading ourselves and knowing what we need. People who are responsible for caring Read more >>
Pros and Cons of Using Caregiver Agencies. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.
Visiting elderly parents is top on many people’s list, but how often should you visit? Balancing a work/life schedule that ensures your parents are okay, yet allows them to maintain their independence is often comparable to walking a tight rope. Basing your visits on their needs is the key to maintaining a proper balance. Detriments Read more >>
One of the most difficult (and increasingly important) duties of caregiving today is protecting your parents or other loved ones from Internet scams that so often target seniors. You’re probably familiar with Internet scams — after all, these issues are hot topics for everyone today. The Internet Crime Complaint Center, run jointly by the FBI and the nonprofit National Read more >>
Caring for a disabled parent can introduce unexpected stressors: Health concerns, ranging from arthritis and osteoporosis to diabetes and broken bones, can lead to a person not being able to stand up, walk, or even turn over in bed on her own. Being a caregiver for a parent in this situation is difficult, but you Read more >>
Caring for a Loved One with ALS or MS read our advice. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.
Do you find yourself going to work more often when you’re ill? If so, you’re not alone. Presenteeism, defined as employees going to work when they’re sick and not fully functioning, has become a problem in organizations. Presenteeism at work has been on the rise in the US, costing employers as much as $150 billion Read more >>
“If you’re caring for a loved one or think you one day might be, getting good financial advice early on is clearly the smart thing to do to help your loved one retire the way they’d like to,” says Paul Adams, Senior Director of Product Management for Lifeline. “It’s more complicated than you think because Read more >>